To multiply a decimal by a power of ten, move the decimal point to the left the same number of places as there are zeros in the power of ten.
A.
True
B.
False

Question

To multiply a decimal by a power of ten, move the decimal point to the left the same number of places as there are zeros in the power of ten.
 A.	
  True  
 B.	
  False

anonymous · Answer

Hint: 
0.1 * 10 = 1.0
0.1* 10^2 = 10

anonymous · Answer

10^2 = 100

sonyalee77 · Answer

so it's true

anonymous · Answer

Did I move the decimal in 
<-- that direction, or 
This direction ---->

sonyalee77 · Answer

----> that direction right

anonymous · Answer

Yes, I moved it to the right.  The question says "To multiply a decimal by a power of ten, move the decimal point to the LEFT".  Most of it is true, but the direction is false.

anonymous · Answer

Essentially it's a clever trick.

sonyalee77 · Answer

oh thank you soo much you help a lot!!

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome!