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Convert 1 deciliter to hectoliters.

A. [tex]$1 dL = 0.001 hL$[/tex]
B. [tex]$1 dL = 0.01 hL$[/tex]
C. [tex]$1 dL = 100 hL$[/tex]
D. [tex]$1 dL = 1,000 hL$[/tex]

Answer :

To convert 1 deciliter (dL) to hectoliters (hL), you need to understand the relationship between these two units of volume.

1. Understanding the Units:
- A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume that is one-tenth of a liter.
- A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume that is one hundred liters.

2. Conversions:
- We know that 1 liter (L) is equivalent to 10 deciliters (dL).
- Similarly, 1 hectoliter (hL) is equivalent to 100 liters (L).

3. Finding the Conversion Factor:
- To convert from deciliters to hectoliters, we need to determine how many hectoliters are in one deciliter.
- We already established that 1 hL = 100 L.
- Since 1 L = 10 dL, this means 1 hL = 100 L = 1000 dL.

4. Perform the Conversion:
- To convert from deciliters to hectoliters, divide the number of deciliters by the number of deciliters per hectoliter.
- Therefore: [tex]\( 1 \text{ dL} = \frac{1}{1000} \text{ hL} \)[/tex].

5. Result:
- Hence, 1 deciliter is equal to 0.001 hectoliters.

So, the correct conversion is [tex]\( 1 \text{ dL} = 0.001 \text{ hL} \)[/tex], which matches the given choice.