Which statement about systems of measurement is TRUE?
A) The English system is the most widely used system of measurement in the world.
B) In science and medicine, the English system is the most common system of measurement.
C) The metric system is used only for scientific measurements.
D) The United States is one of the few countries in which the English system is common.
E) The English system and the metric system measure using the same units.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The United States is indeed one of the few countries where the English system (also known as the Imperial system) is commonly used for everyday measurements, unlike most of the world which uses the metric system.

Which Statement About Systems of Measurement Is TRUE