Question

select the correct answer.

how would the number 6,870,000,000,000,000 appear in scientific notation on a calculator screen?

6.87e-15
6.87e15
6.87e-16
6.87e16

Explanation:

Identify the given number in standard notation

Using the Standard Notation knowledge point

$$ N = 6,870,000,000,000,000 $$

Convert the number to scientific notation

Using the Scientific Notation knowledge point

$$ N = 6.87 \times 10^{15} $$

Translate to calculator E-notation

Using the E-notation knowledge point

$$ 6.87 \times 10^{15} ightarrow 6.87\text{E}15 $$

Answer:

• 6.87E-15
• 6.87E15 (Correct answer)
• 6.87E-16
• 6.87E16