Question

Jaime claims that when you multiply a whole number by 100, the decimal point moves 2 places to the right. Salome argues that the decimal point only moves when you multiply a decimal by 100. Salome says that when you multiply a whole number by 100, the product has 2 extra zeros.

Part A Explain each students point of view

Ok so i know Jaime is correct but i just need Part A

Answer 1

Explanation:

Jaime is correct,

because when you turn a decimal into percent, you move the decimal two places, you are basically multiplying by 100.