Decimals and Powers of 10

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When dividing a decimal by 10, the decimal place moves:

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one place to the left.

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40,000.

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What is 356.4 x 1000?

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356,400.

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100,000.

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3,660.

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Define a decimal.

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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What does multiplying a number by 10 do to its decimal place?

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It moves the decimal place one position to the right.

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What does dividing a number by 10 do to its decimal place?

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It moves the decimal place one position to the left.

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1,000.

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