Multiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten

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What is multiplying a decimal by a power of ten?

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When you multiply a decimal by a power of ten, you move the decimal point to the right for each zero in the power of ten. For example, multiplying by 10 moves the decimal one place to the right.

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What is 3.456 × 10³?

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3,456

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What is 10² x 4.78?

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478

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What is 100 x 0.78?

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78

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What is 2.765 × 10⁴?

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27,650

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What is 62.08 x 1000?

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62,080

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How do you multiply a decimal by 10?

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To multiply a decimal by 10, move the decimal point one place to the right. For example, 0.5 x 10 = 5.0.

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How do you multiply a decimal by 100?

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To multiply a decimal by 100, move the decimal point two places to the right. For example, 0.5 x 100 = 50.

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What happens when you multiply a decimal by 10ⁿ?

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You move the decimal point 'n' places to the right. For example, 0.5 x 10³ = 500.

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What is the result of 0.1 x 10²?

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10.

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