Question

Write 56000 in scientific notation.

5.6 x 104

5.6 x 105

5.6 x 10–4

5.6 x 10–5

Answer 1

THE ANSWER IS 5.6 * 10^4 WHICH IS C.

IT HAS TO BE 10^SOMETHING SO YOU CAN CANCEL OUT CHOICES A AND B. fOR D. IT IS WRONG BECAUSE AFTER 5.6, THERE'S 4 MORE DECIMAL PLACES LEFT TO MOVE UP.

THAT'S WHY THE ANSWER IS C. OR THE 3RD CHOICE.

HOPE THIS HELPED☺☺

(SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS)

Answer 2

Hello,

The answer is option A "5.6*10^4".

Reason:

5.6*10^4=56,000

When you go four to the right it would equal 56,000

Therefore the answer is option A.

If you need anymore help feel free to ask me!

Hope this helps!

~Nonportrit