Decimal Point Movement: Positioning 7 as Tenths Digit in 1.672

Question

Move the decimal point in the number 1.672 in order that 7 becomes the tenths digit.

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Understand the given number 1.672.
  • Step 2: Recognize the current position of the digit 7 as the hundredths place.
  • Step 3: Move the decimal point one position to the right.
  • Step 4: Verify that the digit 7 now occupies the tenths place.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The given number is 1.672 1.672 , with digits positioned as follows - 1 in the units place, 6 in the tenths place, 7 in the hundredths place, and 2 in the thousandths place.
Step 2: We need 7 to be in the tenths place, so we need to shift our understanding of the number.
Step 3: By moving the decimal point one place to the right, the number becomes 16.72 16.72 .
Step 4: In 16.72 16.72 , digit 7 is now correctly positioned in the tenths place, preceded by the digit 6 in the units place.

Therefore, the number after moving the decimal point so that 7 becomes the tenths digit is 16.72 \boxed{16.72} .

Answer

16.72