why is gross 144?

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2006-10-24 16:24:53 · 5 answers · asked by sometimes I'm too nice 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance

A gross is a dozen dozen. There's really no reason that I can think of as to why. Why is a pair 2? Why is a dozen 12?...

2006-10-24 16:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by mtbskier81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Gross is defined as 12 times 12 (12 X 12), or 144.

2006-10-24 23:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Gross is a dozen, dozen! 12x12=144

2006-10-24 23:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by red14144 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

gross can be any number..............you do not have to be 144 to be gross.

2006-10-24 23:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

a dozen dozens

2006-10-24 23:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by zorro1701e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋