Prefix centi-, deca- Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'centi-' mean?

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The prefix 'centi-' means one hundredth (1/100).

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What does the prefix 'deca-' mean?

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The prefix 'deca-' means ten (10).

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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What is a centennial?

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A centennial is a 100th anniversary.

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What is a decade?

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A decade is a period of 10 years.

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What is a decagon?

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A decagon is a polygon with 10 sides.

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What is the decimal form of 1/2?

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The decimal form of 1/2 is 0.5.

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If a ruler measures in centimeters, how would you measure something that is 50 centimeters long?

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You would measure it as 50 cm on the ruler.

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What is the relationship between centimeters and meters?

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Centimeters are smaller units than meters; 1 meter = 100 centimeters.

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What is the decimal form of 3 1/2?

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The decimal form of 3 1/2 is 3.5.