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1- In the methods discussed in the text, it was assumed that the number of seats being apportioned was fixed. Suppose instead that the number of seats could be adjusted slightly, perhaps 10% up or down. Create a method for apportioning that incorporates this additional freedom, and describe why you feel it is the best approach. Apply your method to the apportionment in Exercise 7.

2- Mary felt that small states deserved additional seats more than larger states. Suppose you were a legislator from a larger state, and write an argument refuting Mary. (SEE IMAGE BELOW)

7. A small country consists of five states, whose populations are listed below. If the legislature has 119 seats, apportion the seats. A: 810,000 B: 473,000 C: 292,000 D: 594,000 E: 211,000 7. A small country consists of five states, whose populations are listed below. If the legislature has 119 seats, apportion the seats. A: 810,000 B: 473,000 C: 292,000 D: 594,000 E: 211,000