When the number of seats changed from 126 to 127 , the standard quotas changed from \(A 9.57, B 29.49, C\) 33.89, D 28.43, and E 24.61 to A 9.65, B 29.72, C 34.16, D 38.66, and E 24.81.

a. How did the increase in seats 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.