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) _______.
i) two ii) right iii) two iv) left
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]