Ledger Entry (Salt)

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George Washington made sure that every purchase he made was tracked in his ledger books. His manager used this book to track his expenses for his fishery. The book also tracked what he produced and sold. By using the same book to track purchases and sales, he could judge if his business made a profit, or a financial gain.

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1. What type of information is recorded in this document?

2. Name an ingredient for ice cream found in the ledger.

3. The column next to the ingredient lists the price in dollars. What is the highest price paid for your answer to Question 2?

4. Do you think George Washington bought this item from someone that lived at Mount Vernon or from someone who lived far away?

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