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The length of an object is measured as 85.9 centimeters. What is this measurement in scientific notation?

A. 8.59 x 10^1 centimeters

B. 859 x 10^1 centimeters

C. 0.859 x 10^2 centimeters

D. 8,590 x 10^2 centimeters

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The answer is B 2.58 × 101 centimeters

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