In 1990, The U.S. population was 248,709,873. There were 435 members of the House of Representatives. The
population of Minnesota in 1990 was 4,387,029. What was Minnesota’s quota in 1990?

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In 1990, The U.S. population was 248,709,873. There were 435 members of the House of Representatives. The
population of Minnesota in 1990 was 4,387,029. What was Minnesota’s quota in 1990?

compassionate · Answer

The U.S has 52 states. There were 248,709,837 total people. And 435 in the house. Now, just taking Minnesota, 4,387,029. Take the 435 and divide it by 52.

anonymous · Answer

The answer should be 52.19 it is in the back of the book

compassionate · Answer

Huh. Sure it's not 56?

chealyn98 · Answer

52.19

anonymous · Answer

Yep! Unless the textbook is wrong which is unlikely...haha