In a bicameral legislature, the Senate has 60 members and the House of Representatives has 120 members. A bill must obtain a simple majority (50 %) in the Senate and a two‑thirds majority (≥66.7 %) in the House to become law. Party A holds 28 Senate seats and 70 House seats; Party B holds 20 Senate seats and 30 House seats; the remaining seats are held by independents. Assuming the two parties oppose the bill, what is the minimum number of independent senators and independent representatives that must support the bill for it to pass both chambers?

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In a bicameral legislature, the Senate has 60 members and the House of Representatives has 120 members. A bill must obtain a simple majority (>50 %) in the Senate and a two‑thirds majority (≥66.7 %) in the House to become law. Party A holds 28 Senate seats and 70 House seats; Party B holds 20 Senate seats and 30 House seats; the remaining seats are held by independents. Assuming the two parties oppose the bill, what is the minimum number of independent senators and independent representatives that must support the bill for it to pass both chambers?

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3 independent senators and 10 independent representatives

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