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Why would the English system of units be more useful if a foot contained 10 inches? USe a math example and write out a clear reason.

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The metric system is used worldwide as a system of units, not only in science but also in engineering, business, sports, and daily life. In the English system of units the fundamental unit of length is the foot, composed of 12 inches. The metric system is based on the decimal system of numbers, and the fundamental unit of length is the meter, composed of 100 centimeters. ...

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