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In a gross, there are 12 dozen items. Since a dozen is equal to 12, multiplying 12 by 12 gives us 144. Therefore, gross is used to refer to a quantity of 144 items.

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βˆ™ 15y ago

A gross is a dozen dozens (12X12) why it is called a gross i couldn't find out.

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Q: Why does gross mean 144?
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