Which outcome occurred if an Inca quipu runner incorrectly transcribed knots?

💡 Explanation

The *representational system* of knotted cords in a quipu relies on precise knot placement. Because knots represented numerical data crucial for census taking and taxation, incorrect transcription would lead to misallocation of resources, therefore affecting the empire, rather than infrastructural engineering such as terracing.

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