Question

1.62 was multiplied by a power of ten to get 16.2. What power of ten was it multiplied by?

100
1,000
10

Answer 1

Every time you multiply by the power of 10 or higher move it one decimal place forward.

Explanation:

Ex.

1.62 x 10 = 16.2

1.62 x 100 = 162

1.62 x 1000 = 1620

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

10