The Metric System Is Deliberately Designed to Be Simple Arithmetically

question 25

Multiple Choice

The metric system is deliberately designed to be simple arithmetically and yet capable of_______ expansion as it becomes necessary to _______ new units of measure.

• A) confusing...record
• B) mathematical memorize
• C) rigid...discard
• D) indefinite...invent
• E) limited...correct

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