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Which information encoding mechanism allowed the Inca to reconcile census data recorded in quipu across geographically separated regions?

A)Hierarchical digital base conversion
B)Differential knot comparison
C)Standardized color mapping
D)Distributed cipher verification

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The Inca employed hierarchical digital base conversion on quipu for encoding census. Digit position indicated power of ten; knot type indicated quantity which facilitated mathematical reconciliation by accountants, because it was scalable, therefore eliminating ambiguity rather than relying solely on knot textures.

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