Question

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.

Answer 1

b.

The U.S. customary system is not decimal-based (e.g., 12 in = 1 ft, 3 ft = 1 yd, 16 oz = 1 lb), so ease of base‑10 conversion is not a valid reason to keep it.