Demystified: Why is a Baker's Dozen Thirteen?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the number 12 considered highly composite and useful for measurements?
It is a prime number.
It can be divided evenly by many smaller numbers.
It is the largest single-digit number.
It is the smallest two-digit number.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a baker's dozen?
11
13
10
12
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did bakers historically add an extra loaf to a dozen?
To make the bread taste better.
To increase the price of bread.
To avoid penalties for shorting loaves.
To confuse customers.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant challenge for bakers in medieval England?
Baking bread quickly.
Ensuring loaves met the required weight.
Finding enough customers.
Using the right type of flour.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did some bakers ensure they complied with the law?
By selling bread at a higher price.
By adding an extra loaf to a dozen.
By baking smaller loaves.
By using cheaper ingredients.
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