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In the metric system, multiplying by 1000 would be the same as moving the decimal point _____ place(s) to the right.

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3 places to the right

ex:
2.34857 x 1000 = 2,348.57
76.32 x 1000 = 76,320
501 x 1000 = 501,000
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It would be the same as moving the decimal three to the right, and that applies to everything, not just the metric system.
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