If you were to choose between the metric and American Standard systems of measurement for future generations, which one would you choose? Set aside your familiarity with the American Standard system and consider their ease of use and degree of standardization with the rest of the world.
What will be an ideal response?
The metric system because conversion from a unit with one prefix to another is simply a matter of multiplying or dividing by a unit of 10. A majority of nations recognize the metric system. Uniformity of measurements among nations means that communication, particularly in terms of commerce, would be facilitated.
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