Multiplying Decimals by Powers of 10

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What does it mean to multiply by 10?

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Multiplying by 10 shifts the decimal point one place to the right.

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What is 0.5 x 10?

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5.0

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How do you multiply a decimal by 100?

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Multiplying by 100 shifts the decimal point two places to the right.

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What is 0.75 x 100?

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75.0

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What happens when you multiply a decimal by 1,000?

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It shifts the decimal point three places to the right.

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What is 0.2 x 1,000?

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200.0

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If you multiply 3.4 by 10, what is the result?

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34.0

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What is the result of 0.06 x 100?

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6.0

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How do you multiply 0.008 by 3,000?

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0.008 x 3,000 = 24.