Math Problem Statement
Question content area top Part 1 Suppose a state has 16 representatives and a population of 8 million; party affiliations are 30% Republican and 70% Democrat. a. If districts were drawn randomly, what would be the most likely distribution of House seats? b. If the districts could be drawn without restriction (unlimited gerrymandering), what would be the maximum and minimum number of Republican representatives who could be sent to Congress? Question content area bottom Part 1 a. What would be the most likely distribution of House seats?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Statistics
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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