Which sentence best states the authors’ claim? Spices could not mask the smell and taste of rotten meat. Only

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Which sentence best states the authors’ claim?

Spices could not mask the smell and taste of rotten meat.
Only the very wealthy were able to buy most available spices.
Some spices were important enough that everyone used them.
The popularity of spices was not related to masking spoiled food.

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"The popularity of spices was not related to masking spoiled food."

Reason: This statement best captures the author's main point that spices were valued for flavor, status, and other uses—not primarily to hide the taste of rotten meat.

Which sentence best states the authors’ claim?

Spices could not mask the smell and taste of rotten meat.
Only the very wealthy were able to buy most available spices.
Some spices were important enough that everyone used them.
The popularity of spices was not related to masking spoiled food.

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Which sentence best states the authors’ claim? Spices could not mask the smell and taste of rotten meat. Only the very wealthy were able to buy most available spices. Some spices were important enough that everyone used them. The popularity of spices was not related to masking spoiled food.

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Which sentence best states the authors’ claim?

Spices could not mask the smell and taste of rotten meat.
Only the very wealthy were able to buy most available spices.
Some spices were important enough that everyone used them.
The popularity of spices was not related to masking spoiled food.