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Question :
Why is there no Metric Time Unit ? Means, why can't we use multiples of ten instead of 60 seconds, 60 minutes, 24 hours, 7 days in a week and 36 5 days in a year ?

Answer :
It was suggested once. And indeed it would be a more practical system. But every country in the world uses the present system and no one wants a change.
 
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