Multiplying Decimals by Powers of 10

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What is multiplying a decimal by a power of 10?

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

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5.6 x 3,000 = ?

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16,800

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5.1 x 100 = ?

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510

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Kendra bought 10 gallons of gasoline at $3.26 per gallon. How much did she pay for the gasoline?

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$32.60

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80.72 x 10^3 = ?

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80,720

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53.7 x 10 = ?

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537

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What happens to the decimal point when multiplying by 10?

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The decimal point moves one place to the right.

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What happens to the decimal point when multiplying by 100?

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The decimal point moves two places to the right.

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What is the result of 0.5 x 10^2?

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50

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How do you multiply a decimal by 1,000?

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Move the decimal point three places to the right.