Identify Operation and Numbers: Identify the operation and the numbers involved.We need to multiply 21.4 by 10.
Multiply Decimal by 10: Multiply the decimal number by 10.To multiply a decimal by 10, move the decimal point one place to the right.21.4×10=214.
Verify Result: Verify the result.Moving the decimal one place to the right increases the number's value by a factor of 10, which is correct for multiplying by 10.
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