alleryWhy did people move from cubits and hands to the metre?
ACubits were longer than metres
BMetres are lighter to carry
CHands could not be counted
DBody units vary between people
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Body units vary between people
1. A cubit or hand changes with the person measuring.
2. Trade needed units everybody shares.
3. A standard unit like the metre fixes this.
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