Question

I am trying to do 0.03 squared but my calculator is giving me the answer 9E-4 what does this mean

Answer 1

`0.03^2=0.0009\text{ or 9}*10^(-4)`

Explanation:

The E on the calculator means ''times ten to the power of''

Therefore, 0.03 square would be 9 times ten to the power of -4. That means:

`0.03^2=0.0009\text{ or 9}*10^(-4)`