FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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How many decimeters are there in one meter?

10 decimeters
1 decimeter
100 decimeters
1000 decimeters

The correct answer is: 10 decimeters

One meter is equivalent to 10 decimeters because the metric system is based on powers of ten. In this system, each unit is ten times larger or smaller than the adjacent unit. Since a decimeter is one-tenth of a meter, moving from meters to decimeters involves multiplying the meter value by 10. Therefore, when you convert one meter into decimeters, you obtain a total of 10 decimeters. This fundamental understanding of metric units is crucial for conversions and measurements in science, mathematics, and various fields throughout education.