2006-09-05 12:21:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Yes, it is based on tens.
2006-09-05 12:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the decimal system is a numbering system where the base of the system is ten, which has roots in the same word as decade.
The metric system is based on relating natural phenomena to measurements that are even numbers in the base ten system.
A comparison is time: Time is based on numbers that are divisible by 60 : 60 minutes in an hour, 60 seconds in a minute. A day is equal to 24 hours which is the time it takes the Earth to revolve once. It is a system based on a natural phenomenon.
2006-09-05 19:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by odu83 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metric=measurements. Decimal=10 like in the monetary system.
2006-09-05 19:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by tiger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the metric system is a way of measurement. Decimals are place holders.
2006-09-05 19:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, both systems are based on a division of the whole into parts divisible by 10 or 100.
2006-09-05 19:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋