Question

Passage A
Prior to the French Revolution, France relied on a chaotic jumble of local weights and measures. A unit of measurement in one village might differ significantly from the same unit in a neighboring town. To resolve this confusion, revolutionary leaders commissioned scientists to create a single, rational, and universal standard based on the natural world: the metric system. This new system was intended to promote equality and scientific progress, preventing merchants from exploiting inconsistent measurements to cheat the public. Ultimately, the introduction of the metric system was a triumph of Enlightenment rationalism over traditional, fragmented practices.

Passage B
The almost universal adoption of the metric system today is largely due to its immense practical benefits for global commerce and scientific collaboration. In the nineteenth century, as international trade expanded rapidly, the need for a common language of measurement became undeniable. A standardized system allowed for industrial components to be manufactured in one country and perfectly assembled in another, drastically reducing costly errors. Furthermore, researchers worldwide adopted the metric system to easily share and independently verify experimental results. By providing a unified standard, the metric system solved the inefficiencies that had previously hindered international progress.

Based on the passages provided, match each statement to the passage or passages to which it correctly applies.