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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

10^2 = 100

Answer 3

so it's true

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

----> that direction right

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

Essentially it's a clever trick.

Answer 8

oh thank you soo much you help a lot!!

Answer 9

You're welcome!