Apportionment and Distribution Challenges

The video introduces the concept of apportionment, using examples like concert tickets for employees and iPad Minis for sales staff. It highlights the challenges of dividing indivisible items fairly based on contributions. The video sets the stage for further exploration of apportionment in political contexts.

What is the main topic introduced in the video?

• Geometry

• Calculus

• Apportionment

• Statistics

In the example with Pat and Sam, how many hours does Pat work per week?

• 30 hours

• 50 hours

• 40 hours

• 25 hours

How many concert tickets are available in the first scenario?

• Four

• Five

• Two

• Three

What fraction of the total hours does Pat work?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 2/3

If there are only two tickets, what is one proposed solution?

• Sell the tickets

• Give one to each

• Give both to Sam

• Give both to Pat

What is a potential issue with selling the tickets?

• Tickets might not sell

• Tickets might sell for a low price

• Tickets might be lost

• Tickets might be stolen

In the iPad Minis example, how many iPad Minis are available?

• 20

• 35

• 25

• 30

How many computers did Matt sell?

• 70

• 63

• 50

• 80

What is the total number of computers sold by the sales staff?

• 100

• 120

• 150

• 139

What is the main challenge in distributing the iPad Minis?

• Not enough iPads

• Non-whole number distribution

• No data on sales

• Too many iPads