• 1. What are some of the differences between the metric system and the standard system?
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• 2. Why is the metric system the preferred method of measurement in the world today?
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• 3. In detail, explain why or why not the United States should adopt the metric system?

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1 Some differences between the metric system and the standard system often referred to as the Imperial or US customary system include Base units The metric system is based on units of 10 making conver... View the full answer