Multiplying & Dividing by Powers of Ten
126 x 10 = 1260 . When multiplying, move the decimal to the right. 1260 . When multiplying, move the decimal to the right. How many times? Count the zeros.
7.21 x 10 = 72 1 . When multiplying, move the decimal to the right. 72 1 . When multiplying, move the decimal to the right. How many times? Count the zeros.
.809 x 100 = 00 . 80 9 When multiplying, move the decimal to the right. How many times? Count the zeros.
61.3 x 1,000 = 000 61300 . When multiplying, move the decimal to the right. How many times? Count the zeros.
61.3 ÷ 1,000 = 000 0613 . When dividing, move the decimal to the left. How many times? Count the zeros.
3 3 326 x 10 = 326000 . When multiplying, move the decimal to the right. How many times? Look at the exponent.
5 5 .996 x 10 = . 99600 When multiplying, move the decimal to the right. How many times? Look at the exponent.
32.6 ÷ 10 = 326 . 2 2 When dividing, move the decimal to the left. How many times? Look at the exponent.
* When MULTIPLYING by a power of ten, move the decimal to the RIGHT. * When DIVIDING by a power of ten, move the decimal to the LEFT. * How many times? * Count the zeros or look at the exponent. 5 4.6 x 1,000 = 4.6 x 10 =