In this discussion, you will work in small groups in online discussions to solve a mathematics problem involving apportioning representatives. This group discussion will help prepare you for the Module 5 assignment, in which you will write and submit an individual complete solution to a related problem. Solve the following problem and post your solutions to the discussion forum.

The Clarkstown Central School District covers 4 towns. There are 35 members of the school board, and the 4 towns have the populations shown in the following

	Population
Town A	30,492
Town B	10,436
Town C	13,929
Town D	20,143

1. The school district uses the Hamilton method to apportion its 35 board members to the 4 towns. How many board members are assigned to each town, using this method?
2. The following year, a new factory opens in Town B causing people to leave other towns and move to Town B. 106 people leave Town A, 493 leave Town C, and 172 people leave Town D, all moving to Town B. Now, how many board members does each town have? (Be careful. Make sure you assign a total of 35 board members).
3. Compare the results from the 2 years. Do you think they make sense? Are they fair? Why or Why not?