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Mathematics & Representation

Carry the Two

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Founding Fathers and Rounding Methods

This chapter explores the historical rivalry between Jefferson and Hamilton over apportionment methods during the founding of the United States, highlighting their respective approaches to representation based on population. It humorously connects these mathematical challenges to popular culture while examining the complexities and implications of each method, including key paradoxes and political maneuvers that influenced the evolution of these practices.

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