Which consequence limits accurate census data when quipu cords deteriorate?

💡 Explanation

Imprecise record keeping causes flawed distribution; encoded number position represents categories because numerical distortion from SPLICING introduces inaccuracies. Therefore, tax revenue is flawed because, without data refinement, alternative mechanisms lack the required detail rather than revealing production values.

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