I don't understand. It's just as easy to divide by half in a decimal system as in a binary system; both share 2 as a factor. My mathematician friends tell me t

I don't understand. It's just as easy to divide by half in a decimal system as in a binary system; both share 2 as a factor. My mathematician friends tell me that for a lot of reasons base twelve (like our clock) would be preferable, but changing makes no sense because the benefits don't come close to the costs... In any event, like and system of measurement, decimal is ultimately founded on some arbitrary decisions. The argument in favor of decimal is that a common system of measurement has incredible advantages; nothing you mentioned in favor of the imperial system stands up to the benefits to being in lockstep with the rest of civilization.