FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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How many meters are in one decameter?

10 meters
100 meters
1000 meters
1 meter

The correct answer is: 10 meters

One decameter is equal to 10 meters. The prefix "deca-" in the metric system denotes a factor of ten. Therefore, when converting from decameters to meters, you multiply the number of decameters by 10. In this case, 1 decameter translates directly to 10 meters, confirming that the correct answer is indeed that there are 10 meters in one decameter. Understanding these metric prefixes is crucial for accurate conversions within the metric system.