Final answer:
Ohio would likely receive the most money if the federal government paid states five dollars per citizen since it generally has a higher population than Kentucky, Montana, and Nevada. Without specific population data, Ohio is the reasonable choice based on historical and general population knowledge.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine which state among Kentucky, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio would receive the most money if the federal government paid five dollars per citizen, we need to consider the population of each state. The state with the highest population would receive the most money since the payment is on a per-citizen basis. Therefore, we should look up the latest population data for each of the states. While we do not have specific figures in this information, it is commonly known that Ohio typically has a much larger population than the other states listed.
To explain this further, consider a theoretical example. If Kentucky has a population of 4 million, Montana 1 million, Nevada 3 million, and Ohio 11 million, the calculation would be straightforward. Multiplying the population by five dollars for each state would give us:
- Kentucky: 4,000,000 citizens x $5 = $20,000,000
- Montana: 1,000,000 citizens x $5 = $5,000,000
- Nevada: 3,000,000 citizens x $5 = $15,000,000
- Ohio: 11,000,000 citizens x $5 = $55,000,000
In this example, Ohio would receive the most money because it has the highest population. Therefore, based on population, the answer would be (d) Ohio.
While population data can change, and the actual populations of these states need to be checked for an accurate calculation, historically and generally, Ohio has a higher population than Kentucky, Montana, and Nevada. So, without specific current population figures in this case, we would reasonably select Ohio as the state that would receive the most money.