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What does the prefix "centi" represent?

Tenth
Hundredth
Thousandth
One

The correct answer is: Hundredth

The prefix "centi" is derived from the Latin word "centum," which means "hundred." In the metric system, "centi" represents one-hundredth of a unit. This means that when you see a measurement that includes "centi," such as a centimeter (which is one-hundredth of a meter), it indicates that the measurement is divided into 100 equal parts. This is foundational in understanding the metric system, which utilizes prefixes to denote multiples or fractions of base units, enabling precise communication of measurements in various scientific and academic contexts.