1000 is assigned to a specific category X which has only 50 remaining balance (to Max)
It follows that the remaining 950 needs to be apportioned across the other categories.
Then let's assume that the other categories (ie ALL less X) cumulative % is 90% (ie X allocation is 10%)
Let's further assume one of the remaining categories Y has an individual percentage allocation of 45% - ie 50% of the remaining 90%
Our instinct will be to say that Category Y should be apportioned (50%) 475 of the 950 remainder.
However, if we then say that Category Y can itself accept only up to 250 (to Max) then you can see how things are going to get increasingly complex.
(ie the remaining categories [excl. X & Y] need to apportion the remaining 700 based on their relative % regards the remaining 45% and they too may not be able to accept full apportionment)
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