Which metric prefix represents a factor of 1/100?

• A. micro-
• B. deci-
• C. centi-
• D. milli-

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Recall that metric prefixes represent specific powers of ten, which correspond to multiplication or division factors.
2. Identify the factor associated with each prefix: micro- corresponds to \$10^{-6}\(, deci- corresponds to \)10^{-1}\(, centi- corresponds to \)10^{-2}\(, and milli- corresponds to \)10^{-3}$.
3. Understand that a factor of 1/100 is equivalent to \$10^{-2}\(, since 100 is \)10^2\( and its reciprocal is \)10^{-2}$.
4. Match the factor \$10^{-2}$ to the correct prefix, which is centi-.
5. Conclude that the metric prefix representing a factor of 1/100 is centi-.