Question

mrs. ramon asked the class to simplify the expression $9.8 \times 10^6$ correctly. which statement describes how the decimal point should be moved in mrs. ramon’s expression? a 6 places to the left b 9 places to the left c 6 places to the right d 9 places to the right

Explanation:

Step1: Recall scientific notation rule

In scientific notation \( a \times 10^n \), if \( n>0 \), we move the decimal point \( n \) places to the right.

Step2: Apply to the given expression

For \( 9.8 \times 10^6 \), \( n = 6 \) (positive), so we move the decimal point 6 places to the right.

Answer:

C. 6 places to the right