Question

which of the following lists metric prefixes in order from largest to smallest? a kilo-, centi-, deci-, milli- b kilo-, deci-, centi-, milli- c milli-, centi-, deci-, kilo- d centi-, kilo-, milli-, deci- e deci-, milli-, centi-, kilo-

Explanation:

The metric prefix "kilo -" represents $10^{3}$, "deci -" represents $10^{- 1}$, "centi -" represents $10^{-2}$, and "milli -" represents $10^{-3}$. Arranging them from largest to smallest gives kilo-, deci-, centi-, milli-.

Answer:

B. kilo-, deci-, centi-, milli-