Question

The prefix used to represent ${10}^{-2}$is called

• A. milli
• B. centi
• C. kilo
• D. deci

Answer 1

The correct option is B

centi

The explanation for the correct option:

(B) Centi

Centi is represented as ${10}^{-2}$.

The explanation for the incorrect option(s):

(A) Milli

Milli is represented by ${10}^{-3}$.

(C) Kilo

Kilo is represented by ${10}^3$.

(D) Deci

Deci is represented by${10}^{-1}$.

Hence, the correct option is (B).