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The one-tenth part of a unit is called


A

Hecto

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centi

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C

milli

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D

deci

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Solution

The correct option is D

deci


Correct option is D: deci

Explanation:

  1. The one-tenth part of a unit is called deci.
  2. The term "deci" refers to a tenth of a factor. It is denoted by the letter "d." The prefix decimus is derived from the Latin word decimus, which meaning "tenth."
  3. It stands for 0.1, which is the decimal value's tenth position. It was adopted for the first time in 1795.
  4. 1 deciliter equals 1/10th of a litre, for example (0.1 liters)

Hence, option D is correct.


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