Question

Compare 364,879; 463,000; and 436,765 using scientific notation. Which number has the least value? (1 point)

A. 4.36765 x 10^5
B. 4.63 x 10^5
C. 364,879
D. 3.64879 x 10^5

Answer 1

To compare the numbers using scientific notation, we first convert each number into scientific notation:

1. 364,879 can be written as \(3.64879 \times 10^5\).
2. 463,000 can be written as \(4.63 \times 10^5\).
3. 436,765 can be written as \(4.36765 \times 10^5\).

Now, we can compare the coefficients in scientific notation since they all have the same exponent \(10^5\):

- \(3.64879\) for \(364,879\)
- \(4.63\) for \(463,000\)
- \(4.36765\) for \(436,765\)

Comparing these coefficients, we see that \(3.64879\) is the smallest.

Therefore, the number with the least value is:

**D. \(3.64879 \times 10^5\)** which corresponds to \(364,879\).