Question

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?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Huh. Sure it's not 56?

Answer 4

52.19

Answer 5

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