Question

Which number is equivalent to

0.0020635?

A 2.635 x 102

C 2.0635 x 102

B 2.635 x 10-3

D 2.0635 x 103

Answer 1

2.635 x 10-3

Explanation:

Since 0.0020635 has 3 zeros on the left of 2 then the power on 10 needs to be 3. AND since the zeros are in the left of 2 not right of 2, the power needs to be negative. So, 10^-3