Question

Jaime claimes that when you multiply by 100, the decimal point moves to the right. Salome argue that the decimal point only moves when you multiply a whole number by 100. Salmon says that when you multiply a whole number by 100, product has 2 extra zeros. Which student got it correct? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

2.75×100=275.00

3=3.00×100=100.00

in either case decimal point moves to the right.

but in whole numbers 3=3