Write an expression where you multiply a decimal number by 100. In a complete sentence, describe which direction and how many places does the decimal move?

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Kelton Monroe

1 October, 19:01

Write an expression where you multiply a decimal number by 100. In a complete sentence, describe which direction and how many places does the decimal move?

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Arturo Galvan · Answer 1

If you are multiplying by 100, the decimal will move 2 places to the right.

It moves to the right when multiplying because the number is getting greater, and there are 2 zeroes in 100 so it moves twice.