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Century

Definition Of Century

A period of hundred years is called a Century.

More About Century

10 decades is equivalent to one century.

Example of Century

The years from 2000 to 2099 is called the 21st century.

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Solved Example onCentury

Ques: How many centuries are there in a millennium?

Choices:

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

Solution:

Step 1: A century is a time period of 100 years.
Step 2: 1 Millennium = 1000 years = 10 × 100 years = 10 centuries [As 100 years = 1 century].