Question

Paul accidentally divided by 1000 instead of multiplying by 1000. What should he do to his answer to correct it?

Answer 1

You must multiply it by \[1000^{2}\]
Do you understand why?

Answer 2

no..

Answer 3

As you said, Paul accidentally divided it by 1000 instead of multiplying it. Therefore, to return it's value, you must multiply it by 1000. And therefore, you must multiply it again to 1000 to follow the real instruction.

Answer 4

ohh, ok thanks !