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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) _______.

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i) one ii) right iii) one iv) left

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i) two ii) right iii) two iv) left

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i) two ii) right iii) one iv) left

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i) two ii) left iii) two iv) right

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Solution

The correct option is B

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]


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