Question

To convert a measurement, Pete must move the decimal point to the left 4 places. This is a shortcut for an operation. Which operation is he using? Which power of 10 is involved?

Answer 1

When Pete moves the decimal point to the left 4 places, he is effectively dividing the original measurement by \(10^4\) (or 10,000). This is because moving the decimal to the left decreases the value by a factor of 10 for each place moved.

In summary:
- The operation he is using is **division**.
- The power of 10 involved is **\(10^4\)**.