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Multiplying Powers of 10

Amy Azzarello

Created by Amy Azzarello

15 questions

5th Grade

Math

Updated Sep 2026

Multiplying Powers of 10 is a Grade 5 mathematics worksheet that helps students multiply whole numbers and decimals by powers of 10. Across 15 multiple-choice questions, students determine products involving 10, 100, 1,000, 10³, 10⁴, and 10⁰, including values less than 1 and numbers with several decimal places. They also apply the skill to a real-world distance problem involving a quantity that is 10 times greater. The questions reinforce how multiplying by a power of 10 changes a number’s value and decimal placement. Students must compare answer choices carefully, recognize the effect of zero as an exponent, and select accurately written products such as 0.003 × 100 and 7.03 × 1,000. This free printable worksheet is designed for Grade 5 math practice, independent work, review, or a quick formative assessment, and it includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Multiplying Powers of 10

Total questions: 15

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is 10 times greater than 62.397 ?

a)

6239.7

b)

623.97

c)

62.40

d)

62397.0

2.
0.0867 x 100
a)
86.7
b)
8.67
c)
0.867
d)

867

3.
4.23 x 10
a)
42.3
b)
423
c)
4.23
d)

0.423

4.
0.62 x 100
a)
6.2
b)
62
c)
.062
d)

620

5.

5.1 x 100

a)

510

b)

51

c)

.51

d)

5,100

6.
6.02 x 100
a)
600
b)
602
c)
60.2
d)

6.0200

7.
54.62 x 10
a)
546.2
b)

5,462

c)

54.620

d)

5.462

8.
53.7 x 10
a)
53.7
b)
537
c)
5,370
d)
53,700
9.

0.003 x 100

a)
.03
b)

0.3

c)
3
d)
30
10.

7.03 x 1,000

a)
7.03
b)
70.3
c)
703
d)
7,030
11.
0.372 x 104
a)
3,720
b)
372
c)
37.2
d)
37,200
12.
8.3 x 103
a)
83
b)
8,300
c)
0.0083
d)
830
13.
450 x 100
a)
450
b)
4,500
c)
45
d)
0.450
14.

0.291 x 10210^2

a)
0.0291
b)
2.91
c)
29.1
d)
291
15.

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

a)

26.4 yards

b)

264 yards

c)

2.64 yards

d)

2,640 yards

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Multiplying Powers of 10

Total questions: 15

1.
b)

623.97

2.
b) 8.67
3.
a) 42.3
4.
b) 62
5.
a)

510

6.
b) 602
7.
a) 546.2
8.
b) 537
9.
b)

0.3

10.
d) 7,030
11.
a) 3,720
12.
b) 8,300
13.
a) 450
14.
c) 29.1
15.
b)

264 yards

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What does the Multiplying Powers of 10 worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet uses 15 multiple-choice questions to assess multiplying whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, 1,000, 10³, 10⁴, and 10⁰. Students build fluency by determining products such as 0.0867 × 100, 7.03 × 1,000, and 450 × 10⁰, then apply the skill to a 10-times-greater distance problem.

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

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how multiplying by 10, 100, or 1,000 changes the value of each digit, using a place-value chart rather than relying only on a rule about moving the decimal point. Work through one decimal example and one exponent example together, then have students explain why 10⁰ leaves 450 unchanged before completing the multiple-choice questions independently.

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

Students may shift the decimal in the wrong direction, shift it too many or too few places, or confuse a product such as 0.003 × 100 with 0.03 instead of 0.3. Watch for students treating 10³ as 30 or 10⁴ as 40, and for changing 450 when multiplying by 10⁰. The distractors in the multiple-choice items make these place-value and exponent errors visible.

How do I assign and grade this Multiplying Powers of 10 worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for checking the 15 multiple-choice responses. For printable submissions, scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to streamline grading.

How can I differentiate this powers of 10 worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the decimal expressions and answer choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, while keeping the 15 multiple-choice items focused on multiplying by powers of 10.

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