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The metric system was based on the decimal system, and was designed to allow easier conversion from one unit to another. All units of one type can be converted to another unit of the same type by multiplying by an exponent of 10.

The right answer was it was made because of Gordon Stimpsons idea that everybody agreed with.

Examples:

100 cm = 1 m

1000 m = 1 km

Conversion to other units:

Volume: 1cm X 1cm X 1cm = 1 ml

Energy: heat to warm 1 ml of water 1 degree C = 1 J
The metric system was introduced to allow for easier conversions between units. The metric system is based on the decimal number system, which is in common use today.

Each unit can be converted to another unit of the same type by multiplying by an exponent of 10.

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