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Which pair correctly matches the symbol for a prefix with its multiplier?

a) "Kilo" - k, 10³
b) "Mega" - M, 10⁶
c) "Deci" - d, 10⁻1
d) "Centi" - c, 10⁻3

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Final answer:

The correct pair is 'Mega' - M, 10⁶, which correctly matches the SI prefix 'Mega' with its symbol 'M' and multiplier 10⁶, unlike the other options provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pair that correctly matches the symbol for a prefix with its multiplier is b) "Mega" - M, 10⁶. In accordance with SI unit prefixes, 'Kilo' is represented by the symbol 'k' and has a multiplier of 10³, not 10⁶ as would be the case for 'Mega'. 'Deci' is represented with the symbol 'd' and has a multiplier of 10⁻¹. 'Centi' is denoted with the symbol 'c' and corresponds to a multiplier of 10⁻², not 10⁻³ as indicated in the question. Therefore, 'Mega' aligns with symbol 'M' and a multiplier of 10⁶.

As another example, the basic unit of computer memory is the byte, and one million bytes are referred to as a megabyte (MB), following the same SI prefix 'Mega-' with the multiplier of 10⁶.

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