To make taffy apples, a candymaker buys 100 kg of large apples rather than 100 kg of small apples. That means she will need
A)less taffy.
B)more taffy.
C)the same amount of taffy.

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Large apples have a greater volume-to-surface area ratio than small apples, meaning fewer large apples will make up 100 kg compared to small apples. Therefore, there will be less surface area to cover with taffy, requiring less taffy overall.

To Make Taffy Apples, a Candymaker Buys 100 Kg of Large