Kümnendkorrutaja

A kümnendkorrutaja, or decimal multiplier, is a term used in Estonian to describe a numerical factor that is a power of ten. These multipliers are fundamental in the decimal numeral system, which is the standard way of writing numbers. Powers of ten, such as 10, 100, 1000, and their reciprocals like 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001, serve as the basis for place value. Each position in a decimal number represents a different power of ten.

For instance, in the number 345.67, the digit 3 is in the hundreds place, which is 10^2 or 100. The digit 4 is in the tens place (10^1 or 10), and the digit 5 is in the units place (10^0 or 1). Similarly, the digit 6 is in the tenths place (10^-1 or 0.1), and the digit 7 is in the hundredths place (10^-2 or 0.01). These kümnendkorrutajad facilitate easy multiplication and division by powers of ten, which simply involves shifting the decimal point. Understanding kümnendkorrutajad is crucial for comprehending number representation and performing arithmetic operations in the decimal system. They are also implicitly used in scientific notation.