Question

What is the decimal equivalent of 9.7x10^5

A. 0.000097
B. 970,000
C. 9,700,000
D. 97,000,000

Answer 1

The decimal equivalent of 9.7 x 10^5 is 970,000 (option B).

To understand why, let's break it down step by step:

1. The expression 9.7x10^5 can be read as "9.7 times 10 raised to the power of 5."2. In scientific notation, when a number is multiplied by 10 and raised to a certain power, it means that the decimal point is moved to the right by that many places.

3. In this case, the power of 5 means that the decimal point will be moved 5 places to the right.4. Starting with 9.7 if we move the decimal point 5 places to the right, we get 970,000.5. So, the decimal equivalent of 9.7 x 10^5 is 970,000 (option B). I hope this explanation helps!

Answer 2

B. 970,000

Explanation:

Move the decimal 5 places to the right, since the exponent is a positive 5.

9.7 x 10⁵ = 970,000.

If it is a negative exponent, you would have to move the decimal to the left.