Decimal by Power of Ten (Negative) - Column (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on the skill of multiplying decimals by powers of ten, specifically by a factor of 0.1, and is presented in a column format. Each question involves a different decimal value being multiplied by 0.1, and students are provided with multiple-choice answers to select from. The overall aim is to help students understand how multiplying by a power of ten affects decimal placement, reinforcing basic principles of decimal multiplication.

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Multiplication - Decimal by Power of Ten (Negative) - Column Worksheet

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Multiplication - Decimal by Power of Ten (Negative) - Column
1
Multiply these numbers
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}3.8\hphantom{}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 0.1\hphantom{}}\end{aligned}\\
a
38
b
0.038
c
0.0038
d
3.8
e
0.38
2
Multiply these numbers
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}5.0\hphantom{}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 0.1\hphantom{}}\end{aligned}\\
a
0.005
b
5
c
50
d
0.05
e
0.5
3
Multiply these numbers
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}8.4\hphantom{}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 0.1\hphantom{}}\end{aligned}\\
a
0.0084
b
84
c
0.84
d
8.4
e
0.084
4
Multiply these numbers
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}4.7\hphantom{}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 0.1\hphantom{}}\end{aligned}\\
a
0.0047
b
47
c
4.7
d
0.047
e
0.47
5
Multiply these numbers
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}1.6\hphantom{}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 0.1\hphantom{}}\end{aligned}\\
a
0.16
b
0.016
c
0.0016
d
16
e
1.6
6
Multiply these numbers
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}8.1\hphantom{}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 0.1\hphantom{}}\end{aligned}\\
a
0.0081
b
0.081
c
81
d
8.1
e
0.81
7
Multiply these numbers
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}3.5\hphantom{}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 0.1\hphantom{}}\end{aligned}\\
a
0.035
b
0.35
c
35
d
0.0035
e
3.5
8
Multiply these numbers
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}9.4\hphantom{}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 0.1\hphantom{}}\end{aligned}\\
a
0.094
b
0.94
c
94
d
9.4
e
0.0094