This math topic focuses on simplifying division problems involving whole numbers by manipulating powers of ten. It aims to teach how to effectively simplify ratios by either increasing or decreasing the powers of ten in both the numerator and the denominator, a useful skill in handling decimal division. The problems provide various instances where different powers of ten are applied to the numbers involved, and students must select the correct simplified form from multiple choices provided. This enhances understanding of number scale, division, and the relationship between multiplication and division in the context of powers of ten.
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Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.