Question

Is the number 17.4×10−717.4×10−7 expressed in scientific notation? Why or why not?

Answer 1

• No

Explanation:

Given number

• 17.4×10−7

It is not in scientific notation because:

• The proper format for scientific notation is a×10ᵇ where a is a number or decimal number such that the absolute value of a is greater than or equal to one and less than ten or, 1 ≤ |a| < 10

As we see 17.4 > 10 which is against the rule above