Multiple choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a century and a decade?

  1. Acentury is 10 years and a decade is 100 years.

  2. Acentury is 50 years and a decade is 10 years.

  3. Acentury is 100 years and a decade is 50 years.

  4. Acentury is 100 years and a decade is 10 years.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A century is defined as a period of 100 years, while a decade is defined as a period of 10 years.

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