Question

Which choice explains the correct way to move the decimal point to find the quotient in the problem 12.46 ÷ 100?

A.
2 places to the left

B.
2 places to the right

C.
3 places to the left

D.
3 places to the right

Answer 1

When you divide by 100, the result is 100 times smaller than you started with.
To make a number smaller, move the decimal point to the left.
Since 100 has two zeros, the decimal place moves two places.