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Power of 10

Megan Seastrom

Created by Megan Seastrom

11 questions

5th Grade

Math

Updated Sep 2026

Power of 10 is a Grade 5 mathematics worksheet that gives students 11 multiple-choice questions on multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000. Students determine how each operation changes the value and select the matching numerical result, working with values such as 4.3, 9.254, 678, and 14,560. This free printable worksheet helps students build place-value fluency with powers of 10 and distinguish the effects of multiplication from division. The varied numbers include decimal values, whole numbers, zeros, and commas, giving teachers a focused way to check whether students can apply the place-value pattern across different forms of notation. A complete answer key is included for efficient review and grading.

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Power of 10

Total questions: 11

Name
Class
Date
1.

 9.34÷100=9.34\div100=  

a)

 934934  

b)

0.934

c)

0.0934

d)

93.4

2.

 7.23×10=7.23\times10=  

a)

72.3

b)

723

c)

0.723

d)

0.0723

3.

 789.6÷10=789.6\div10=  

a)

7896

b)

78.96

c)

7.896

d)

0.7896

4.

 446.8÷100=446.8\div100=  

a)

4.458

b)

44.58

c)

4468

d)

0.4468

5.

 9.254×1000=9.254\times1000=  

a)

0.9254

b)

92.54

c)

9254

d)

925.4

6.

 678÷100=678\div100=  

a)

0.678

b)

0.0678

c)

6.78

d)

67.8

7.

 2800.3÷100=2800.3\div100=  

a)

28.003

b)

280.03

c)

280,030

d)

2.8003

8.

 36,000×10=36,000\times10=  

a)

3,600

b)

3.6000

c)

36.00

d)

360,000

9.

 4.3÷10=4.3\div10=  

a)

43

b)

0.43

c)

430

d)

0.043

10.

 14,560×1,000=14,560\times1,000=  

a)

1,456

b)

145,600

c)

14.56

d)

1,456,000

11.

 1.65÷100=1.65\div100=  

a)

165

b)

16.5

c)

0.0165

d)

0.165

WaygroundAnswer Key

Power of 10

Total questions: 11

1.
c)

0.0934

2.
a)

72.3

3.
b)

78.96

4.
a)

4.458

5.
c)

9254

6.
c)

6.78

7.
a)

28.003

8.
d)

360,000

9.
b)

0.43

10.
d)

1,456,000

11.
c)

0.0165

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What does the Power of 10 worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet uses 11 multiple-choice questions to practise multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000. By selecting the result that matches each operation, students apply place-value shifts across numbers such as 9.34, 789.6, 36,000, and 1.65.

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

First model how multiplying or dividing by 10, 100, or 1,000 changes the place value of each digit, then solve one decimal example and one whole-number example with the class. Students can complete the 11 multiple-choice items independently, explaining how the factor or divisor determined the number of places each digit moved.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this Power of 10 worksheet?

Watch for students moving digits in the wrong direction when switching between multiplication and division, or moving them the wrong number of places for 100 and 1,000. The worksheet’s mixture of decimals, whole numbers, zeros, and comma-separated values can also reveal students who drop or add zeros without checking the resulting place value.

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