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How many millimeters are in 1 centimeter?

  • A. 1 mm
  • B. 10 mm
  • C. 100 mm
  • D. 1,000 mm
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: '10 mm'. There are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter. To convert centimeters to millimeters, you multiply by 10 because 1 centimeter is equivalent to 10 millimeters. Choice A '1 mm' is incorrect as it represents the size of 1 millimeter, not the conversion from centimeters to millimeters. Choice C '100 mm' is incorrect as it is the equivalent of 1 meter, not 1 centimeter. Choice D '1,000 mm' is incorrect as it is the equivalent of 1 meter, not 1 centimeter.