Question

How many centimeters are there in a metre?

• A. 100
• B. 10
• C. 1000
• D. 80

Hint:

Remember: 1 metre = 100 cm, 1 cm = 10 mm. Metric conversions are based on powers of 10.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding metric conversion
In the metric system, the basic units are converted using powers of 10.
1 metre is equal to 100 centimeters.

Step 2: Explanation
This is a direct standard conversion from meters to centimeters.
\[ 1 \text{ metre} = 100 \text{ centimetres} \]

Step 3: Evaluating options
(A) 100 $\Rightarrow$ Correct
(B) 10 $\Rightarrow$ This would be for decimeters, not centimeters
(C) 1000 $\Rightarrow$ That's the conversion from meters to millimeters
(D) 80 $\Rightarrow$ Incorrect and unrelated
\[ \boxed{\text{Correct Answer: (A) 100}} \]