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DECADE

Decade

Definition Of Decade

Decade is a time period of ten years.

More About Decade

Decade has been derived from Latin word 'Decas'.

Example of Decade

The years from 2000 to 2009 forms a decade.

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Solved Example on Decade

Ques: How many decades are there in a century?

Choices:

A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 1
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: Decade is a time period of 10 years.
Step 2: 1 century = 100 years = 10 x 10 years = 10 decades [As 10 years = 1 decade.]

Quick Summary

  • A decade is 10 years.
  • The word 'decade' comes from the Latin word 'Decas'.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples to illustrate the concept of a decade, such as historical events or personal milestones that occurred a decade ago.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Counting to 10
  • Basic multiplication

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: How many decades are there in a century?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many years are there in a decade?
A: There are 10 years in a decade.

Q: What decade are we currently in?
A: We are currently in the 2020s decade (2020-2029).

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