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Multiply Powers of 10

Abigail Brager

Created by Abigail Brager

11 questions

5th Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

Multiply Powers of 10 is a Grade 5 mathematics worksheet that helps students connect powers of 10 with place-value patterns. Across 11 multiple-choice questions, students evaluate whole-number products such as 23 × 10^4, determine how many zeros appear in a product, identify powers of 10 in standard form, and recognize repeated multiplication as exponential notation. The set also includes decimal products such as 943.01 × 10^2 and 9.8 × 10^3, along with the meaning of 10^0. This free printable worksheet is useful for guided practice, independent review, or a quick check of students’ understanding of multiplying by powers of 10. The varied questions require students to select accurate products, match powers with their values, and apply place-value reasoning rather than rely only on memorized facts. An answer key is included for efficient checking and feedback.

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Multiply Powers of 10

Total questions: 11

Name
Class
Date
1.
23 x 10⁴=
a)
23,000
b)
230,000
c)
2,300
d)
230
2.
43,452 x 10¹= 
a)
4,352
b)
434,520
c)
12,384
d)
4,435
3.
How many zeros will be in the product?
3,454 X 10³=___________
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four 
4.
56 × 10 2
a)
506
b)
560
c)
5060
d)
5600
5.

102 x 943.01

a)

94301

b)

9430.1

c)

94.301

d)

9.4301

6.
108
a)
10,000
b)
100,000
c)
100,000,000
d)
1,000,000,000
7.
What is another way to write 103
a)
10
b)
30
c)
100
d)
1,000
8.
10 x 10 x 10 x 10 can be written as 10 to what power?
a)
10
b)
102
c)
103
d)
104
9.
7 x 104
a)
70
b)
700
c)
70,000
d)
700,000
10.
9.8 x 103
a)
9.8000
b)
9.8
c)
980
d)
9,800
11.
100
a)
0
b)
1
c)
10
d)
100
WaygroundAnswer Key

Multiply Powers of 10

Total questions: 11

1.
b) 230,000
2.
b) 434,520
3.
c) three
4.
d) 5600
5.
a)

94301

6.
c) 100,000,000
7.
d) 1,000
8.
d) 104
9.
c) 70,000
10.
d) 9,800
11.
b) 1

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What does the Multiply Powers of 10 worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet uses 11 multiple-choice questions to practice multiplying whole numbers and decimals by powers of 10, identifying the number of zeros in products, and converting powers such as 10^3 into standard form. Students also interpret repeated factors, as in 10 × 10 × 10 × 10, and recognize that 10^0 equals 1. These question types build place-value reasoning and fluency with exponential notation.

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

Begin by modeling how multiplying by 10, 100, or 1,000 changes the place value of each digit, then connect those products to exponents. Use the whole-number items first, such as 56 × 10^2, before discussing the decimal items 943.01 × 10^2 and 9.8 × 10^3. Ask students to explain how the exponent indicates the size of the factor and why the product changes accordingly.

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

Students may confuse the exponent with the value of the power, choosing 10 or 100 for 10^3 instead of 1,000, or add the exponent to the original number rather than multiply by the power of 10. In the decimal questions, watch for moving the decimal point the wrong number of places or treating trailing zeros as the main rule. Students may also miscount zeros in 3,454 × 10^3 or incorrectly identify 10^0 as 0.

How do I assign and grade this powers of 10 worksheet?

You can assign Multiply Powers of 10 as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for the 11 multiple-choice questions, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also gives schools an option for practice with less screen use.

How can I differentiate this multiplying by powers of 10 worksheet?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the powers, exponents, and multiple-choice options are easier to read. You can also select a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the directions and answer choices. These changes preserve the worksheet’s focus on multiplying whole numbers and decimals by powers of 10.

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