How many senators sit in the Australian Senate, with twelve for each state and two for each mainland territory?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 76, made up of 72 for the six states and 4 for the two mainland territories
- Step 1: Six states elect 12 senators each: 6 x 12 = 72. Step 2. Each of the two territories has 2 senators, which adds 4, so the total is 72 + 4 = 76. Answer: 76. Why not the others: 72 leaves out the territories, 78 uses 13 senators per state and 80 gives each territory four seats.
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