The structure of number words in a language has real cognitive costs. Research shows that irregularities, like those in ...
Most of us have little trouble working out how many millilitres are in 2.4 litres of water (it’s 2,400). But the same can’t be said when we’re asked how many minutes are in 2.4 hours (it’s 144).
Based on the author's thesis, Temple University, with title: History of modern numeration systems. https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=liball ...