Question

Write the number in scientific notation.
10,700,000 =

Answer 1

Answer: 1.07x107 but the seven goes on top of the 10

Explanation:

Answer 2

1.07 × 10⁷

Explanation:

To express 10,700,000 in scientific notation, we have to rewrite it as a decimal number that is between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10.

As a decimal, the number is:

1.07.

We have to move the decimal point 7 places to get this number (see the attached image). Therefore 1.07 is multiplied by 10⁷ to get 10,700,000.