Which of the following prefixes would be best to use when measuring the width of a piece of notebook paper? a. Centi b. Milli c. Deci d. Hecto

The most appropriate prefix to measure the width of a piece of notebook paper would be: b. Milli

The milli- prefix denotes one-thousandth (1/1000) of a unit. In this case, using millimeters (mm) would be a suitable unit of measurement for the width of a piece of notebook paper.

In the metric system, units are based on powers of ten. Here's what each of the mentioned prefixes represents:

a. Centi- implies one-hundredth of a unit, so there are 100 centimeters in a meter.

b. Milli- implies one-thousandth of a unit, so there are 1,000 millimeters in a meter.

c. Deci- implies one-tenth of a unit, so there are 10 decimeters in a meter.

d. Hecto- implies one hundred times a unit, so there is 0.01 hectometer in a meter.

Typically, everyday objects such as notebook paper, pencils, or small electronics will be measured in millimeters or centimeters, not in decimeters or hectometers. Understanding when to use each prefix can help students accurately communicate measurements and understand the scale of different objects in the world.