Question

Compare 364,879; 463,000;
and 436,765 using scientific
notation. Which number has
the least value? (1 point)
364,879
4.63 × 10
5
3.64879 × 10
5
4.36765 × 10
5

Answer 1

To compare the numbers 364,879; 463,000; and 436,765 using scientific notation, we convert each number:

1. **364,879**:
- In scientific notation: \( 3.64879 \times 10^5 \)

2. **463,000**:
- In scientific notation: \( 4.63 \times 10^5 \)

3. **436,765**:
- In scientific notation: \( 4.36765 \times 10^5 \)

Now, we can compare these values, keeping in mind that they all have the same exponent (\(10^5\)), so we only need to compare the coefficients:

- \( 3.64879 \)
- \( 4.63 \)
- \( 4.36765 \)

Now ordering these coefficients from least to greatest:
- \( 3.64879 < 4.36765 < 4.63 \)

Thus, the number with the least value is **364,879**, which is represented as \( 3.64879 \times 10^5 \) in scientific notation.