Find the standard divisor (to two decimal places) for the given population and number of representative seats. Population
# seats
140,000
9

A) 14,055.56
B) 17,055.56
C) 16,055
D) 15,555.56
E) 13,056

Question

Find the standard divisor (to two decimal places) for the given population and number of representative seats. Population
# seats
140,000
9
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A) 14,055.56
B) 17,055.56
C) 16,055
D) 15,555.56
E) 13,056

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The standard divisor is calculated by dividing the population by the number of seats plus one, which in this case is:

140,000 ÷ 10 = 14,000

However, we are looking for the divisor rounded to two decimal places, which is:

14,000 × 0.1111 = 1,555.56

Therefore, the answer is D) 15,555.56, which is the closest option to 1,555.56 rounded to two decimal places.

Find the Standard Divisor (To Two Decimal Places) for the Given