Which of the following is not a reason for America to keep its current system of measurement?

a. It would be too expensive and time consuming to switch everything over to metric.

b. Since the American system is decimal based, it is easy to convert between different units of measure.

c. The American system works most easily with fractions which, some argue, are preferable on a day-to-day basis.

d. The units and terms involved with the American system are smaller and easier to use than those in the metric system.

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Kelly Gentry

Mathematics

5 January, 04:17

Which of the following is not a reason for America to keep its current system of measurement?

a. It would be too expensive and time consuming to switch everything over to metric.

b. Since the American system is decimal based, it is easy to convert between different units of measure.

c. The American system works most easily with fractions which, some argue, are preferable on a day-to-day basis.

d. The units and terms involved with the American system are smaller and easier to use than those in the metric system.

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Selina Harrell · Answer 1

The answer is B. I just took the quiz on E2020 and got it right.

Douglas Spears · Answer 2

The answer is A. Fractions are more difficult in many cases and the metric system is a decimal based system. Making it easier in nearly every way. However, re educating the public on an entirely new system alone would be far too expensive and time consuming