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When multipling decimals why does the decimal move one place to the right?
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∙ 13y ago
It depends on what numbers you are multiplying and how many decimals places they each have. It doesn't always haveto move to the right.
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∙ 13y ago
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When multipling by ten do you move the decimal left or right?
You move it right.
How do you multiply decimals by 1000?
moving the decimal 3 place to the right 1000 have 3 zeros.
How do you write decimals in tenths?
Move the decimal place one position to the right and you will have an equivalent number in tenths of a unit.
How do you add decimals together?
to add decimals: -line up the decimal points -then starting at the farthest place to the right, add the decimal in each place -if the sum of the digits in a place are greater than nine,regroup the number to the place to its left. -check the sum by writing each decimal as an equivalent fraction and then adding these numbers or mixed numbers.
What is 0.137 as a percent?
To convert decimals into percents, mve the decimal place two places to the right.0.137 Ã 13.7%
When multipling by ten do you move the decimal left or right?
You move it right.
Where is the tenths place in decimals?
It is the digit to the right of the decimal point. eg. 11.26. the 2 is in the tenths place
What is the hundredths place in decimals?
for example 0.01 the one is in the hundredths place two places after the decimal.
How do you multiply decimals by 1000?
moving the decimal 3 place to the right 1000 have 3 zeros.
How does a place value chart help you add and subtract decimals?
Place Value Charts help you because they put the decimal in the right place.
What is the tenths place?
The tenths place in decimals is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, 15.2 is fifteen and two tenths.
How do you write decimals in tenths?
Move the decimal place one position to the right and you will have an equivalent number in tenths of a unit.
When converting decimals to fractions is the place value of the number farthest to the right the denominator?
For terminating decimals, yes - the place value of the digit farthest to the right (furthest after the decimal point) is the denominator. Don't forget to simplify the fraction (if possible).
How do you add decimals together?
to add decimals: -line up the decimal points -then starting at the farthest place to the right, add the decimal in each place -if the sum of the digits in a place are greater than nine,regroup the number to the place to its left. -check the sum by writing each decimal as an equivalent fraction and then adding these numbers or mixed numbers.
How do you use a decimal to express the temperature?
A decimal number is simply a way of representing a number in such a way that the place value of a one is ten times that of a one in the place to its right. That is all there is to decimals.
How do you round 16.67 to one decimal place?
Look at the second(2nd) decimal place. If it is '5' or greater, then add '1' to the first decimal place. . Then drop the rest of the decimals. Hence 16.67 The second decimal place is '7' , so it is greater than '5'. So add '1' to '6' = 7 Hence 16.7 Ignore any more decimals to the right.
What is 0.137 as a percent?
To convert decimals into percents, mve the decimal place two places to the right.0.137 Ã 13.7%
