Multiplying and Dividing Decimals by 10, 100,

and 1,000

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals by 10, 100,

and 1,000

Lesson 14.3Lesson 14.3

The Basics:The Basics:

• When you multiply by 10, 100, or 1,000, you can move the decimal point to the right.

• The number of decimal places you move is the same as the number of zeroes you are multiplying by.

• When you divide by 10, 100, or 1,000, you can move the decimal point to the left. Move the decimal point once for each zero you are dividing by.

• When you multiply by 10, 100, or 1,000, you can move the decimal point to the right.

• The number of decimal places you move is the same as the number of zeroes you are multiplying by.

• When you divide by 10, 100, or 1,000, you can move the decimal point to the left. Move the decimal point once for each zero you are dividing by.

1.492 x 1001.492 x 100Move the decimal to the right: two spaces.

149.2149.2

2,124.94 ÷ 1,0002,124.94 ÷ 1,000Move the decimal to the left: three spaces.

2.12494

4.2 ÷ 1004.2 ÷ 100Move the decimal point to the left: two spaces. Add a zero for the second space.

.042.042

15.36 x 1,00015.36 x 1,000

Move the decimal point to the right: three spaces. Add a zero for the third space.

15,36015,360

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