Hypothetical results for a five-party system in a 100-seat legislature
| The party | Parliamentary seats | The ratio | The proportion of seats squared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party A | 30 | 0.3 | 0.09 |
| Party B | 20 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
| Party C | 20 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
| Party D | 15 | 0.15 | 0.0225 |
| Party E | 15 | 0.15 | 0.0225 |
| Total | 100 | 1 | 0.215 |
| The party | Parliamentary seats | The ratio | The proportion of seats squared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party A | 30 | 0.3 | 0.09 |
| Party B | 20 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
| Party C | 20 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
| Party D | 15 | 0.15 | 0.0225 |
| Party E | 15 | 0.15 | 0.0225 |
| Total | 100 | 1 | 0.215 |
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