Question

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

Answer 1

D is correct!

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

For this case we have the following expression:

`0.000537`

We must indicate the expression in equivalent scientific notation:

Option A:

`0.537 * 10^(-3)`

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

0.000537

The option is correct!

Option B:

`53.70 * 10 ^ 3`

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

`53,700`

The option is not correct!

Option C:

`537 * 10^(-8)`

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

0.00000537

The option is not correct!

Option D:

`5.37 * 10^(-4)`

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