Powers of Ten - Worksheet 2 - 5th Grade

Easy

Practice powers of ten using explicit place-value reasoning.

easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.

15 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: place value, multiplication, division

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 5th Grade students practicing powers of ten. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Recognize digits and read a place-value chart.

  • Practice powers of ten using explicit place-value reasoning.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Calculate 295 × 10^1.
Solution Steps:
  1. A power of ten shifts each digit by that many place-value positions.
Answer: 2950
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Calculate 189 × 10^3.
2
Calculate 206 ÷ 10^2.
3
Calculate 704 × 10^1.
4
Calculate 463 ÷ 10^2.
5
Calculate 981 × 10^2.
6
Calculate 741 ÷ 10^2.
7
Calculate 183 × 10^1.
8
Calculate 518 ÷ 10^1.
9
Calculate 786 × 10^2.
10
Calculate 773 ÷ 10^3.
11
Calculate 714 × 10^3.
12
Calculate 889 ÷ 10^3.
13
Calculate 523 × 10^3.
14
Calculate 624 ÷ 10^2.
15
Calculate 651 × 10^3.

Answer Key

1. 1890002. 2.063. 70404. 4.635. 981006. 7.417. 18308. 51.89. 7860010. 0.77311. 71400012. 0.88913. 52300014. 6.2415. 651000

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