The correct answer is a hypothesis
In the scientific method, a hypothesis can be defined as the provisional or attempted solution to a given problem. The level of truth attributed to such a hypothesis will depend on how the empirical data collected support or not what is stated in the hypothesis. This process, known as empirical contrasting of the hypothesis, can be carried out through confirmation (in the case of universal hypotheses) or verification (in the case of existential hypotheses).
Because, salt was needed to flavor food, preserve meat, used for medical<span>
purposes, and to keep the body healthy. But in West Africa, salt was a rare. So,</span><span>West Africans traded their gold for salt. (Salt was so valuable, it was worth </span><span><span>its weight in gold. 1 pound of salt = 1 pound of gold.) Hope this helps!!</span>
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I believe the answer is: <span>rationing certain goods
</span><span>rationing foreign goods that could come into a country would help the local businesses to maintain their market share in the country.
The rationing would also help the country in maintaining a competitive price for that product so it would not huurt small businesses.</span>
