This math topic focuses on practicing how to multiply decimals by powers of ten, a fundamental skill serving as preparation for understanding scientific notation. The problems presented involve calculating products such as 3.1 times 1,000, 2.4 times 10, and similar configurations with different decimal numbers multiplied by 10, 100, 1,000, and 10,000. Each problem offers multiple choice answers, helping learners differentiate between correct results and common miscalculations. This serves as an introduction to shifting decimal points—a crucial aspect of working with scientific notation.
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Multiply these numbers
5.7 x 1,000