Multiplying decimals by Powers of 10

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What is the effect of multiplying a decimal by 10?

Back

When a decimal is multiplied by 10, the decimal point moves one place to the right.

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How does multiplying a decimal by 100 affect its value?

Back

Multiplying a decimal by 100 moves the decimal point two places to the right.

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What happens when you multiply a decimal by 10^n, where n is a positive integer?

Back

The decimal point moves n places to the right.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.372 by 10^4?

Back

3,720.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a power of 10?

Back

Multiply the decimal by the number and then adjust the decimal point according to the power of 10.

Front

What is the product of 0.62 and 100?

Back

62.

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If you multiply 62.397 by 10, what is the result?

Back

623.97.

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What is the result of multiplying 4.23 by 10?

Back

42.3.

Front

Explain the concept of powers of 10 in multiplication.

Back

Powers of 10 represent how many places the decimal point moves when multiplying a number.

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What is the general rule for multiplying decimals by powers of 10?

Back

The general rule is to move the decimal point to the right for positive powers and to the left for negative powers.