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Decimals - Multiplying decimals by 10, 100 and 1000

Multiplying by 10

When a decimal is multiplied by 10, every figure moves one place to the left.

Multiplying a decimal by 10

What is 4.25 x 10?

What is 4.25 x 10?

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Multiplying by 100

When multiplying by 100, every figure moves two places to the left.

Multiplying a decimal by 100

What is 0.103 x 100?

What is 0.103 x 100?

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Multiplying by 1000

When multiplying by 1000, every figure moves three places to the left.

Multiplying a decimal by 1000

What is 0.04 x 1000?

What is 0.04 x 1000?

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Which is bigger: 0.005 × 10 or 0.0004 × 1000?

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