Question

which answer shows \\(8.45 \times 10^4\\) written in standard form?

• 0.000845
• 8,450
• 84,500
• 8,450,000

Explanation:

Identify the given expression

$$ 8.45 \times 10^4 $$

Evaluate the power of ten

$$ 10^4 = 10,000 $$

Multiply the decimal by the power of ten

$$ 8.45 \times 10,000 = 84,500 $$

Answer:

• 0.000845
• 8,450
• 84,500 (Correct answer)
• 8,450,000