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Multiple Choice
Which metric prefix corresponds to a value of 100?
A
centi-
B
kilo-
C
deca-
D
hecto-
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Understand that metric prefixes represent powers of ten and are used to express multiples or fractions of units.
Recall that 'centi-' corresponds to \$10^{-2}\( (one hundredth), 'kilo-' corresponds to \)10^{3}\( (one thousand), and 'deca-' corresponds to \)10^{1}$ (ten).
Recognize that the problem asks for the prefix corresponding to the value 100, which is \$10^{2}$.
Identify that the prefix for \$10^{2}$ (one hundred) is 'hecto-'.
Conclude that 'hecto-' is the correct metric prefix for a value of 100.