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Mathematics Clinic => Other Maths => Topic started by: jasdeep_brar on May 5, 2020
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A mother wishes to distribute 16 pieces of candy among her three children (Abe, Betty, and Cindy) based on the number of hours each child spends doing chores around the house. Based on the time each child spent doing chores, Abe deserves 7.8 pieces of candy, Betty deserves 4.8 pieces, and Cindy deserves 3.4 pieces. Using a certain apportionment method, Abe ends up with 9 pieces of the candy, Betty ends up with 4 pieces, and Cindy ends up with 3 pieces. This is an example of
◦ the population paradox.
◦ the new states paradox.
◦ a violation of the quota rule.
◦ the Alabama paradox.
◦ none of these
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a violation of the quota rule.
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