Question

compare 364,879; 463,000; and 436,765 using scientific notation. which number has the least value?

3.64879 x 10^5
364,879
4.63 x 10^5
4.36765 x 10^5

Answer 1

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

1. **364,879** is equal to \(3.64879 \times 10^5\).
2. **463,000** is equal to \(4.63 \times 10^5\).
3. **436,765** is equal to \(4.36765 \times 10^5\).

Now we will compare the coefficients of each number since they all have the same exponent of \(10^5\):

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

Among these coefficients, \(3.64879\) is the smallest.

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