Let's solve the problems step by step using the rule for
multiplying decimals by powers of 10.
🔍 Key Rule:
When you multiply a decimal number by:
-
10, move the decimal point
1 place to the right.
-
100, move the decimal point
2 places to the right.
-
1000, move the decimal point
3 places to the right.
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✔ Multiply by 10 (move decimal 1 place right)
| Problem | Solution |
|--------|----------|
| 7.5 × 10 = | 75.0 →
75 |
| 8.3 × 10 = | 83.0 →
83 |
| 54.6 × 10 = | 546.0 →
546 |
| 23.67 × 10 = | 236.7 →
236.7 |
| 71.0 × 10 = | 710.0 →
710 |
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✔ Multiply by 100 (move decimal 2 places right)
| Problem | Solution |
|--------|----------|
| 2.55 × 100 = | 255.00 →
255 |
| 9.30 × 100 = | 930.00 →
930 |
| 54.63 × 100 = | 5,463.00 →
5,463 |
| 29.178 × 100 = | 2,917.8 →
2,917.8 |
| 1.05 × 100 = | 105.00 →
105 |
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📝 Final Answers:
#### Multiply by 10:
- 7.5 × 10 =
75
- 8.3 × 10 =
83
- 54.6 × 10 =
546
- 23.67 × 10 =
236.7
- 71.0 × 10 =
710
#### Multiply by 100:
- 2.55 × 100 =
255
- 9.30 × 100 =
930
- 54.63 × 100 =
5,463
- 29.178 × 100 =
2,917.8
- 1.05 × 100 =
105
✔ These answers follow the pattern shown in the example:
> 4.367 × 10 = 43.67 → decimal moved 1 place right
> 4.367 × 100 = 436.7 → decimal moved 2 places right
> 4.367 × 1000 = 4,367 → decimal moved 3 places right
So, the same logic applies here!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplying 10 100 1000 worksheet.