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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Florida has 27 representatives while Massachusetts has nine representatives. Why do states have different numbers of representatives?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The number or representatives in each state depends on the population. This allows larger states to have more representatives. In this case, Florida has a population of about 19 million, while Massachusetts has a population of about 6.5 million. That is why Florida has way more representatives.

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