NBS Special Publication, Issue 345The Bureau, 1971 |
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... customary and metric systems of measurement . In another portion , experts presented views on the present impact of ... units to customary units , suggests that much of the resistance to possible conversion stems from a lack of knowledge ...
... customary and metric systems of measurement . In another portion , experts presented views on the present impact of ... units to customary units , suggests that much of the resistance to possible conversion stems from a lack of knowledge ...
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... customary units and standards are used almost exclusively in consumer activities . They reported that the consumer is generally satisfied with the customary system and is little affected by the increasing worldwide use of the metric ...
... customary units and standards are used almost exclusively in consumer activities . They reported that the consumer is generally satisfied with the customary system and is little affected by the increasing worldwide use of the metric ...
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... customary measurement system does the consumer really comprehend ? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of its use ? Increasing worldwide use of the metric system presents new units for possible use by manufacturers and ...
... customary measurement system does the consumer really comprehend ? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of its use ? Increasing worldwide use of the metric system presents new units for possible use by manufacturers and ...
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... units found in each selected dwelling unit were chosen for an interview , and the head of the family unit was ... customary measures ? For example : 8 THE CONSUMER.
... units found in each selected dwelling unit were chosen for an interview , and the head of the family unit was ... customary measures ? For example : 8 THE CONSUMER.
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... customary or U.S. system of measure is presently used in retail markets for all foods , with metric units sometimes available as parenthetical information . Thus in- dividual consumers are experienced with the customary system and use ...
... customary or U.S. system of measure is presently used in retail markets for all foods , with metric units sometimes available as parenthetical information . Thus in- dividual consumers are experienced with the customary system and use ...
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