Consider the following statements regarding the technical execution of Harappan weights and measures:
1. The lower scale of weights was primarily binary, while the higher scale transitioned into a decimal sequence using multipliers of 100, 200, and 500.
2. Specialized small chert weights show extreme precision down to fractions, used heavily by urban elites to weigh luxury items like gold beads and carnelian stones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both statements are correct and verify Harappan trade standardization. Lower denominations followed binary doubling (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64) up to 1600, beyond which higher bulky entities progressed via decimal multiplications, ensuring a comprehensive scale for both minute jewelry and bulk food items.

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