Multiply a decimal by a power of ten
To multiply by a power of ten, move the decimal point to the right one place for each zero.
Multiply 100 x 0.48
Count the zeroes in 100. There are 2 zeroes in 100.
Start with 0.48. Move the decimal point 2 places to the right.
0.48 → 48
Write the answer:
100 x 0.48 = 48