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If our number system had 12 digits, then you could apply powers of 12 by just moving the decimal point in exactly the same way.
by recursive 10y ago
If our number system had 12 digits, then you could apply powers of 12 by just moving the decimal point in exactly the same way.
- knz 10y agoYes, but base 10 is the common language we use today. And mm to m, is a lot easier than in to ft...
- recursive 10y agoIn base 10 that's all true. The comment you replied to proposed using base 12 instead. If your arguments are based on the assumption that we can only use base 10, then you can't really make an argument against base 12. It seems your arguments are constructed on the assumptions that contradict the proposal.