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What Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Metric System?

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Advantages: All units in the Metric system are scalable by ten. For example, 1000 g = 1kg.
Disadvantages: It would cost a lot to change to metrics. Also, many sports are linked to customary measurements (track, football, etc.)

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