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If we have a meter scale, then how many divisions do we need to make such that each division is equal to a centimeter?

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20

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100

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10

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1000

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Solution

The correct option is B
100

From convention we have,

1m = 100cm

So we need 100 divisions on a meter scale so that each division is equal to a centimeter.

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