The erroneous moving of an entire number one or more spaces to the right or left, such as writing $85 as $850, is called a transposition.

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LaQuanda J Hyder · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : False, Explanation :  The error described is called a misplacement or decimal place error. A transposition error occurs when two digits are reversed, such as writing $85 as $58.

The erroneous moving of an entire number one or more spaces to the right or left, such as writing $85 as $850, is called a transposition.

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