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    Is it me or is this problem poorly written?

    Thank you Denis for taking the time to deal with this problem. I see how you arrive at your answer, including the assumption that processing baking powder and flavorings are combined. But this points up to me how imprecise this question is. Why would one assume that the processing of the...
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    Is it me or is this problem poorly written?

    Denis, thank you for the response. I think I understand your proposed answer, but I'm not satisfied that it is correct. According to the problem, the following processes require water: 1. Growing the wheat 2. Grinding 3. Processing the salt 4. Processing baking powder 5. Processing any...
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    Is it me or is this problem poorly written?

    I'm having trouble with the following problem published by Ideal School Supply Company: It's a fact: It takes 100 gallons of water to make a loaf of bread! Water must be used to grow and grind the wheat; to process the salt, baking powder, and any flavorings in the bread; and to add to the...
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