Discrete Math Sections 4.1 & 4.2 (Apportionment & Hamilton's)

In a problem where M identical, invisible objects must be divided among N parties using some proportionality criterion, what are the M identical, invisible objects?

• Seats

• States

• Populations

• Quotas

The ratio p/SD represents what for a state with population, p?

• Standard Divisor

• Hamilton's Method

• Apportionment

• Standard Quota

The Danville Zoo is closing its reptile exhibit and will distribute 50 turtles to five other zoos. Each zoo will receive a share of turtles based on its attendance figures. What represents the ¨States¨ in this problem?

• Turtles
• Five zoos
• Attendance
• Zoos

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

In a problem where M identical, invisible objects must be divided among N parties using some proportionality criterion, what are the N parties?

• Populations

• Seats

• States

• Divisors

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

What is the first step of the Hamilton´s Method?

• Give each state its lower quotes
• Calculate each states standard quota
• Give the surplus seats to the state with the largest fractional parts until there are no more surplus seats
• Each state apportioned its lower quotea

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CCSS.7.RP.A.1

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What is the standard quota for Texas?

• 35
• 48.25
• 50.15
• 89.12

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

In a problem where M identical, invisible objects must be divided among N parties using some proportionality criterion, what are the proportionality criterion?

• States

• Populations

• Quotas

• Divisors

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What's step 2 of the Hamilton's Method?

• The quota rounded down and denoted by L.
• Give to each state it's lower quota
• Calculation each state's standard

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What is the lower quota for Illinois?

• 46
• 44
• 45
• 47

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

The quota rounded up and denoted by U, what is this called?

• Lower Quota
• Upper Quota
• Step 3
• Sets