Question

To divide a number by 1,000, move the decimal point _____.

three places to the right
four places to the right
three places to the left
four places to the left

Answer 1

three places to the right!

Explanation:

Move the decimal point to the right as many places as there are zeros in the factor. Move the decimal point one step to the right (10 has one zero). Move the decimal point two steps to the right (100 has two zeros).

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