Question

The number 650,000 written in scientific notation would be _____.

6.5 × 10 5
65 × 10 4
0.65 × 10 -6
6.5 × 10 -5

Answers

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The number 650,000 written in scientific notation is \( 6.5 \times 10^5 \).

To convert a number into scientific notation, you move the decimal point to create a number between 1 and 10. In this case, moving the decimal point 5 places to the left gives you 6.5. Since you moved it 5 places, you multiply by \( 10^5 \).

Thus, the correct answer is:

**6.5 × 10^5**