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What happens to a number when you multiply by 1000? Why does this happen?

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Answer:

the number will get 1000 times larger than its original number or 3 zeroes will be added in the last place of the number

Explanation:

let's say x=5,

if we multiply 5 by 1000 it becomes 5000 (it is 1000 times more or larger than its orignal number and 3 zeroes are added in 5000).

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