Encoded Trivia #86
Measurements & conversionsPuzzle #86 — Measurements & conversions
12 I in a D
5-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 5-word answer is Dozen
The answer is:
12 Items in a Dozen
About This Answer
A dozen equals 12 items, one of the most common counting units in commerce worldwide. According to mathematicians at Oxford University, the dozen emerged from base-12 counting systems used by ancient civilizations. The Smithsonian Institution documents how dozens simplified trade and measurement. Modern bakeries, egg producers, and retailers commonly use dozen-based packaging. The 12-item dozen represents an efficient counting system with divisibility by 2, 3, 4, and 6.