An example of a standard unit of measurement is
(a) hand span
(b) pace
(c) yard
(d) inch

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(d) inch
Because it does not vary from person to person and place to place.

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An example of a standard unit of measurement is (a) hand span (b) pace (c) yard (d) inch

(d) inchBecause it does not vary from person to person and place to place.

An example of a standard unit of measurement is
(a) hand span
(b) pace
(c) yard
(d) inch

(d) inch
Because it does not vary from person to person and place to place.