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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The prefix centi- means A. 10^3 B. 10^-2 C. 10^-3 D. 10^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you have any idea on what centi may mean? Think of the metric system

OpenStudy (steve816):

The answer is D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Im not sure... I meant to post this in Chemistry but I figured it'd sort of be the same in Math.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you tell me why? @steve816

OpenStudy (steve816):

Centi means 100 and 10^2 = 100

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if shes referring to chemistry then thats wrong. Its B

OpenStudy (steve816):

Oh, right chemistry.

OpenStudy (steve816):

Like 1 cent.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

10^2 would be hecto or something like that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok this helps a lot Thank you guys :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no problem

OpenStudy (steve816):

No problem my friend.

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