Apportionment Examples: An Application of Decimal Ordering.

Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R.

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Apportionment Examples: An Application of Decimal Ordering.

Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R.

Mathematics Teacher, v76 n2 p89-91 Feb 1983

The application of the Hamilton method for apportioning seats in the United States House of Representatives is presented based on the 1980 census. It is felt that this method is preferable to the equal proportion method currently used if for no other reason than the greater appearance of fairness. (MP)

Descriptors: Decimal Fractions, Fractions, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

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