Ted says that 3 tenths multiplied by 100 equals 300 thousandths . Is he correct? Use a place value chart to explain your answer.

Question

Ted says that 3 tenths multiplied by 100 equals 300 thousandths . Is he correct? Use a place value chart to explain your answer.

Answer 1

3/10 = 0.3

100 (3/10) = 100(0.3) = 30 ≠ 300/1000

He is not correct.