Question

A unit which may be expressed in terms of other units by multiplication and division is known as _____.

• A. Derived unit
• B. Base unit

Answer 1

The correct option is A Derived unit

Derived units are units which may be expressed in terms of base units by means of mathematical symbols of multiplication and division.

These derived units have been given special names and symbols, and these special names and symbols may themselves be used in combination with the SI and other derived units to express the units of other quantities.
for example Area : its derived unit is square metre square and its symbol is $m^2$