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Which one of the following correctly pairs the prefix with its abbreviation?

A) Milli- (m)
B) Centi- (c)
C) Deca- (da)
D) Kilo- (k)

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Final answer:

The correct pairing of the prefix with its abbreviation is A) Milli- (m). In the metric system, the prefix milli- represents one-thousandth (1/1000) of the base unit.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct pairing of the prefix with its abbreviation is A) Milli- (m).

In the metric system, the prefix milli- represents one-thousandth (1/1000) of the base unit. For example, a milligram (mg) is 1/1000th of a gram.

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