Question

A decimal number is multiplied by 105. Which statement describes the change in position of the decimal point in the decimal number as a result of the multiplication? A) The decimal point moves 4 places to the left. B) The decimal point moves 5 places to the left. C) The decimal point moves 5 places to the right. D) The decimal point moves 10 places to the right.

Answer 1

we are given

$10^5$ is multiplied

Let's asssume that decimal number as

2.2345678102

now, we can multiply by 10^5

$2.2345678102\times 10^5=223456.78102$

we can see that

it is shifted right  after 5 digits

so,

option-C........Answer