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Multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10

Michael Jankaitis

Created by Michael Jankaitis

20 questions

5th Grade

Math

Updated Mar 2026

Multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10 is a free Grade 5 mathematics worksheet with 20 multiple-choice questions. Students solve multiplication and division problems involving 10, 100, and 1,000, including decimals less than one, whole numbers, and values that require placing zeros correctly. One item applies multiplication by 10 to a real-world golf-distance problem, helping students connect place-value reasoning to a practical situation. The worksheet gives students repeated practice identifying how a number changes when it is multiplied or divided by a power of 10. The multiple-choice format also helps teachers spot errors such as moving the decimal in the wrong direction, changing the place value by the wrong number of places, or misplacing zeros. It is suitable for Grade 5 independent practice, review, or formative assessment, and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
4.23 x 10
a)
42.3
b)
423
c)
4.23
2.
0.62 x 100
a)
6.2
b)
62
c)
.062
3.

5.1 x 100

a)

510

b)

51

c)

.51

4.
6.02 x 100
a)
600
b)
602
c)
60.2
5.
54.62 x 10
a)
546.2
b)
54.6
c)
54.2
6.
53.7 x 10
a)
53.7
b)
537
c)
5,370
d)
53,700
7.

Raul can hit a golf ball 26.4 yards. A.J. can hit a golf ball 10 times as far. How far can A.J. hit the ball?

a)

26.4 yards

b)

264 yards

c)

2.64 yards

d)

2,640 yards

8.
0.003 x 1,000
a)
.03
b)
.3
c)
3
d)
30
9.
7.03 x 10
a)
7.03
b)
70.3
c)
703
d)
7,030
10.
164.3 ÷ 100 =
a)
16.43
b)
1.643
c)
1643
d)
16430
11.
56.2 ÷ 10 =
a)
56.2
b)
0.562
c)
5.62
d)
562
12.
84.14 x 10 =
a)
8.414
b)
0.8414
c)
8414
d)
841.4
13.
12 x 1000 =
a)
1,200
b)
12,000
c)
0.012
d)
0.0012
14.
735 ÷ 100 =
a)
7.35
b)
73.5
c)
73,500
d)
7,350
15.
5 x 10 =
a)
50
b)
0.5
c)
0.05
d)
500
16.
385.2 ÷ 100 =
a)
38520
b)
3852
c)
38.52
d)
3.852
17.
0.812 x 100 =
a)
8.12
b)
81.2
c)
812
d)
8120
18.
4734.2 ÷ 1000 =
a)
4734200
b)
47.342
c)
473.42
d)
4.7342
19.
0.234 x 1000 =
a)
23.4
b)
2.34
c)
234
d)
0.0234
20.
1.456 x 100 =
a)
14.56
b)
145.6
c)
0.1456
d)
0.01456
WaygroundAnswer Key

Multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10

Total questions: 20

1.
a) 42.3
2.
b) 62
3.
a)

510

4.
b) 602
5.
a) 546.2
6.
b) 537
7.
b)

264 yards

8.
c) 3
9.
b) 70.3
10.
b) 1.643
11.
c) 5.62
12.
d) 841.4
13.
b) 12,000
14.
a) 7.35
15.
a) 50
16.
d) 3.852
17.
b) 81.2
18.
d) 4.7342
19.
c) 234
20.
b) 145.6

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What does the “Multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10” worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet contains 20 multiple-choice questions on multiplying and dividing decimals and whole numbers by 10, 100, and 1,000. Students use place-value reasoning to solve equations such as 0.003 × 1,000 and 164.3 ÷ 100, then apply the same skill to a word problem about multiplying golf-ball distance by 10.

How can I use this worksheet to teach multiplying and dividing by powers of 10?

First model how multiplying by 10, 100, or 1,000 shifts each digit to a higher place and how dividing shifts digits to a lower place, using a place-value chart rather than relying only on the phrase “move the decimal.” Then have students explain their reasoning for selected multiple-choice items, including why 0.62 × 100 equals 62 and why 164.3 ÷ 100 equals 1.643. Finish with the golf-distance question to connect the numerical rule to a real-world context.

What mistakes should I watch for on this decimal powers-of-10 worksheet?

Students may shift the decimal in the wrong direction, especially on division items such as 56.2 ÷ 10 and 735 ÷ 100. They may also shift by one place for every problem instead of matching the number of zeros in the power of 10, or omit necessary zeros when solving items such as 0.003 × 1,000. Check that students are tracking place value and not choosing a distractor created by an incorrect shift.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, so you can assign the 20 multiple-choice questions in the format that fits your lesson. A complete answer key is included for checking the printable version, and printable student work can be graded by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app. The PDF option can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font size or spacing so the decimal equations and multiple-choice options are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font, or translate the worksheet’s instructions and golf-distance word problem into another language when language access is needed.

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