Question

"Deka" is a decimal unit prefix in the metric system, denoting a factor of

Select one:
a. 10
b. 100
c. 1,000
d. 10,000

Answer 1

A. 10

Deka- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “ten.” It is primarily used in the names of metric units to indicate that the measure is ten times the size of the unit denoted by the base word.

Answer 2

10

Step-by-step explanation:

Deca or deka is a decimal unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of ten. For example, DECAGON is a 10-sided polygon (10-gon).