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Chapter 30, Problem 13TYK
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To determine: The effect of the grass in the limestone-based soil in Kentucky on the development of championship horses that resides there.
Introduction: Kentucky is one of the 50 states of the United States. It is well known for the development of championship horses. Most of the horses that participate in the horse racing competition are held from this part of the world.
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