Multiplying Decimals by Powers of 10

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What is multiplying a decimal by 10?

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When you multiply a decimal by 10, you move the decimal point one place to the right. For example, 2.5 x 10 = 25.

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What is multiplying a decimal by 0.1?

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When you multiply a decimal by 0.1, you move the decimal point one place to the left. For example, 5.0 x 0.1 = 0.5.

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What happens when you multiply a decimal by 0.01?

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When you multiply a decimal by 0.01, you move the decimal point two places to the left. For example, 3.5 x 0.01 = 0.035.

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What is multiplying a decimal by 0.001?

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When you multiply a decimal by 0.001, you move the decimal point three places to the left. For example, 4.2 x 0.001 = 0.0042.

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What is multiplying a decimal by 10^2?

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When you multiply a decimal by 10^2 (100), you move the decimal point two places to the right. For example, 1.5 x 100 = 150.

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What is multiplying a decimal by 10^3?

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When you multiply a decimal by 10^3 (1000), you move the decimal point three places to the right. For example, 0.25 x 1000 = 250.

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How do you multiply 23.1 by 10?

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23.1 x 10 = 231, moving the decimal one place to the right.

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How do you multiply 0.0891 by 10^4?

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0.0891 x 10^4 = 891, moving the decimal four places to the right.

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What is the result of 5.02 x 0.1?

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5.02 x 0.1 = 0.502, moving the decimal one place to the left.

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What is the result of 17.8 x 0.01?

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17.8 x 0.01 = 0.178, moving the decimal two places to the left.