On multiplying a decimal number by 100, we shift the decimal point (i) ______ places to the (ii) ______ and on dividing a decimal number by 100, we shift the decimal point, (iii)_______ places to the (iv) _______.
Options:
A . i) two ii) left iii) two iv) right
B . i) one ii) right iii) one iv) left
C . i) two ii) right iii) one iv) left
D . i) two ii) right iii) two iv) left
Answer: Option D : D Let's take an example and visualize. 2.48×100=248.0 [Decimal point shifted two places to the right] 2480÷100=2480100=24.80[Decimal point shifted two places to the left]
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