The house size is 18 . When the population of State \(A\) increases by 11.76 percent, State \(B\) increases by 16.22 percent, and State C increases by 12.18 percent, the standard quotas change from A 2.46, B 6.00, and C 9.53 to A 2.41, B 6.25, and C 9.34 .

a. How did the change in populations impact the apportionment?

b. Is this apportionment an example of a paradox? Justify your answer.

Use the Hamilton method of apportionment to answer the question.