To determine the standard quota for state B, we need to use the following formula:

$\text{Standard Quota for State B} = \left( \frac{\text{Population of State B}}{\text{Total Population}} \right) \times \text{Total Seats in Government}$

Given the following information:

• Population of State B: 18,269,000
• Total Population: 310,000,000 (310 million)
• Total Seats: 379

Let's calculate:

$\text{Standard Quota for State B} = \left( \frac{18,269,000}{310,000,000} \right) \times 379$

Now, let me compute that.The standard quota for State B is approximately 22.34.

Since the actual number of seats allocated to State B is 22 and the standard quota is 22.34, State B is slightly underrepresented, because its standard quota (22.34) is higher than its number of representatives (22).

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Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

1. How do we calculate the standard quota for other states?
2. What does it mean if a state is overrepresented or underrepresented?
3. How do changes in population affect representation in a fixed number of seats?
4. What are rounding methods used in apportionment (e.g., Hamilton or Jefferson methods)?
5. How would a shift in total population impact the number of seats for each state?

Tip: The concept of standard quota helps identify how closely representation reflects a state's population, ensuring fairness in a proportional system.