Multiplying Decimals By Powers Of Ten

Multiplying Decimals By Powers Of Ten

1. If you are multiplying by a power of ten greater than 1 (10, 100, 1000 etc.)

   • Count the number of zeros.
     • Move the decimal place to the right of that same number as how many zeros you have.

2. If you are multiplying by a power of ten less than 1 (.1, .01 etc) then its going to be opposite.

   • Count the number of digits fter the decimal in your power of ten.
     • Move the decimal place to the left of that same number.