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When you multiply or divide a number by 10, the decimal place is moved to the right or the left. Ie. 2.0 x 10 = 20.0 ( The decimal point was moved to the right for multiplication). Ie. 20.0 / 10 = 2.0 ( The decimal point was moved to the left for division).

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