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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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Q: When multipling decimals why does the decimal move one place to the right?
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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.


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 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.


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 à13.7%


What is similar about when you multiply decimals and divide decimals by a power of ten?

Both multiplication and division can be performed simply by moving the decimal point of the number: to the right if multiplying, to the left if dividing. E.g. for 10, you can move the decimal point by one place to perform the operation. Multiplication by 10: move decimal one place to the right (add zero if already a whole number). Division by 10: move decimal point one place to the left (one place in if a whole number).