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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - Weighted Average [Member] - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Inventory Related Payables [Member] |  |
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |
Basis | 11.50% | 14.70%
Inventories Carried At Market [Member] |  |
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |
Basis | 14.90% | 28.20%

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