Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a unit of measure that is not the same

1.Cause confusion during the exchange of information. Example: When buying goods in grocery stores, some States use catty and Tahil, while some others are using pounds and ounces

2. Complicate international trade or business of buying and selling. Example: When purchasing the fabric in a foreign country, traders use a meter to measure the unit while the buyer uses unit yards.

3.Give rise to dissatisfaction among buyers and sellers. Example: When trying to sell newspapers, if the span is used, span for each individual is different. Therefore, it would benefit only one party.

4.Complicate communication between peers. Example: When estimating the distance between the home school, the students use rock unit, kilometers, or time travel.

5.Produce inaccurate measurements when the measurement is made. Example: While making a cake, some people use a cup and some use ounces.