Multiplication - Decimal by Power of Ten (Scientific Notation Prep) (Level 3)

This math topic focuses on practicing multiplication involving decimals and powers of ten, which serves as preparatory work for understanding scientific notation. Problems include multiplying small decimal numbers by powers like 10, 100, and 1,000. Each problem presents multiple choice answers, challenging students to identify the correct results of these multiplications. This topic is part of an introductory unit on scientific notation, enhancing foundational skills necessary for dealing with very large or very small numbers efficiently.

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Multiplication - Decimal by Power of Ten (Scientific Notation Prep) Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Multiplication - Decimal by Power of Ten (Scientific Notation Prep) (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Decimal Division - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/decimals_division_practice/

1

Multiply these numbers

1.74 x 1,000

a

174

b

1,827

c

1,687.8

d

17,400

e

1,966.2

f

1,740

2

Multiply these numbers

3.1 x 100

a

1,100

b

316.2

c

3.1

d

310

e

31

f

251.1

3

Multiply these numbers

2 x 100

a

168

b

200

c

232

d

20,000

e

206

f

20

4

Multiply these numbers

4.3 x 10

a

50.3

b

4,300

c

33

d

49

e

43

f

63

5

Multiply these numbers

3.7 x 100

a

27

b

27,000

c

37

d

370

e

3,700

f

329.3

6

Multiply these numbers

1.9 x 100

a

3,900

b

19

c

19,000

d

29

e

169.1

f

190

7

Multiply these numbers

4.4 x 10

a

0.2

b

0.4

c

4.4

d

5.4

e

4,400

f

44