Why does dividing by 10 shift each digit one place to the right?
Each digit represents 10 less.
Each digit represents 10 more.
Each digit represents 1/10 of its previous value.
Each digit represents 10 times its original value.
Why does dividing by 10 shift each digit one place to the right?
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Dividing by 10 shifts each digit one place to the right because each digit represents 1/10 of its previous value.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
– When you divide a number by 10, you reduce each digit’s weight. For example, in the number 245, the ‘2’ represents 200, the ‘4’ represents 40, and the ‘5’ represents 5. Dividing by 10 means:
– ‘2’ (200) becomes ‘0.2’ (20)
– ‘4’ (40) becomes ‘0.4’ (4)
– ‘5’ (5) becomes ‘0.5’ (0.5)
Thus, shifting to the right means you’re seeing each digit as a smaller fraction of its original value. If you have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to check the extended services page!