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- https://math.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Applied_Mathematics/Book%3A_College_Mathematics_for_Everyday_Life_(Inigo_et_al)/09%3A__Apportionment/9.01%3A_Apportionment_-_Jeffersons_Adams_and_Websters_MethodsApportionment can be thought of as dividing a group of people (or other resources) and assigning them to different places.
- https://math.libretexts.org/Courses/Florida_SouthWestern_State_College/MGF_1131%3A_Mathematics_in_Context__(FSW)/06%3A__Apportionment_Method_and_Paradox/6.03%3A_Adams_MethodsThis section explains Adam's method for solving apportionment problems using a modified divisor based on upper quotas. It outlines the steps of finding a standard divisor, selecting a slightly larger ...This section explains Adam's method for solving apportionment problems using a modified divisor based on upper quotas. It outlines the steps of finding a standard divisor, selecting a slightly larger modified divisor, and adjusting it iteratively to align upper quotas with a total. An example illustrates its application in allocating firefighters in Adamstown, highlighting its versatility for distributing legislative seats among counties as well.
- https://math.libretexts.org/Courses/American_River_College/Math_300%3A_My_Math_Ideas_Textbook_(Kinoshita)/02%3A_Voting_Theory_and_Apportionment/2.02%3A_Apportionment/2.2.04%3A_Websters_MethodDaniel Webster (1782-1852) proposed a method similar to Jefferson’s in 1832. It was adopted by Congress in 1842, but replaced by Hamilton’s method in 1852. It was then adopted again in 1901. The diffe...Daniel Webster (1782-1852) proposed a method similar to Jefferson’s in 1832. It was adopted by Congress in 1842, but replaced by Hamilton’s method in 1852. It was then adopted again in 1901. The difference is that Webster rounds the quotas to the nearest whole number rather than dropping the decimal parts. If that doesn’t produce the desired results at the beginning, he says, like Jefferson, to adjust the divisor until it does.
- https://math.libretexts.org/Courses/Cosumnes_River_College/Math_300%3A_Mathematical_Ideas_Textbook_(Muranaka)/01%3A_Apportionment/1.00%3A_Apportionment/1.0.03%3A_Websters_MethodDaniel Webster (1782-1852) proposed a method similar to Jefferson’s in 1832. It was adopted by Congress in 1842, but replaced by Hamilton’s method in 1852. It was then adopted again in 1901. The diffe...Daniel Webster (1782-1852) proposed a method similar to Jefferson’s in 1832. It was adopted by Congress in 1842, but replaced by Hamilton’s method in 1852. It was then adopted again in 1901. The difference is that Webster rounds the quotas to the nearest whole number rather than dropping the decimal parts. If that doesn’t produce the desired results at the beginning, he says, like Jefferson, to adjust the divisor until it does.
- https://math.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Applied_Mathematics/Math_in_Society_(Lippman)/04%3A_Apportionment/4.04%3A_Websters_MethodDaniel Webster (1782-1852) proposed a method similar to Jefferson’s in 1832. It was adopted by Congress in 1842, but replaced by Hamilton’s method in 1852. It was then adopted again in 1901. The diffe...Daniel Webster (1782-1852) proposed a method similar to Jefferson’s in 1832. It was adopted by Congress in 1842, but replaced by Hamilton’s method in 1852. It was then adopted again in 1901. The difference is that Webster rounds the quotas to the nearest whole number rather than dropping the decimal parts. If that doesn’t produce the desired results at the beginning, he says, like Jefferson, to adjust the divisor until it does.
- https://math.libretexts.org/Courses/Florida_SouthWestern_State_College/MGF_1131%3A_Mathematics_in_Context__(FSW)/06%3A__Apportionment_Method_and_Paradox/6.04%3A__Websters_MethodsThis section discusses Webster's Method of apportionment, which employs a modified divisor for seat distribution through rounding quotas. The process begins with determining a standard divisor and the...This section discusses Webster's Method of apportionment, which employs a modified divisor for seat distribution through rounding quotas. The process begins with determining a standard divisor and then selecting a modified one. Quotas are rounded, and the divisor is adjusted iteratively until the total of rounded quotas matches the available seats.