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Which of the following is correct scientific notation for the value 0.000537
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O A. 0.537 x 10-3
O B. 53.70 x 103
OC. 537 x 10-8
O D. 5.37 x 10-4

Respuesta :

For this case we have the following expression:

[tex]0.000537[/tex]

We must indicate the expression in equivalent scientific notation:

Option A:

[tex]0.537 * 10^{-3}[/tex]

As the exponent is negative we run the decimal point to the left 3 times:

0.000537

The option is correct!

Option B:

[tex]53.70 * 10 ^ 3[/tex]

As the exponent is positive we run the decimal point to the right 3 times:

[tex]53,700[/tex]

The option is not correct!

Option C:

[tex]537 * 10^{-8}[/tex]

As the exponent is negative we run the decimal point to the left 8 times:

0.00000537

The option is not correct!

Option D:

[tex]5.37 * 10^{-4}[/tex]

As the exponent is negative we run the decimal point to the left 4 times:

0.000537

The option is correct!

ANswer:

Option A and D

Answer:

D is correct!

Explanation:

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