When multiplying a decimal by a power of 10, the product

Question

increases
.
decreases
.
stays the same
When dividing a decimal by a power of 10, the quotient
.

Answer 1

When multiplying a decimal by a power of 10, the product increases. This is because multiplying by 10, 100, 1000, etc., shifts the decimal point to the right, resulting in a larger number.

When dividing a decimal by a power of 10, the quotient decreases. This is because dividing by 10, 100, 1000, etc., shifts the decimal point to the left, resulting in a smaller number.