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Which of the following would be a reasonable answer to the question

"What is the length of a candy bar?"

Ten centimeters

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Ten hectares

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Ten kilograms

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Ten milliliters

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Ten kilowatts

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Explanation

The question is asking for unit of length. Of the units given in the five choices, only centimeters is a unit of length, and ten centimeters—the metric equivalent of about four inches—is a reasonable length for a candy bar.

Of the other units:

The kilogram is a unit of mass which corresponds to a little over two ounces.

The hectare is a unit of area, usually land, and is equivalent to about two and a half acres.

The milliliter is a very small unit of volume.

The kilowatt is a unit of power.