Question

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

364,879
364,879

4.63 ×105

4.63 times 10 superscript 5 baseline

4.36765 ×105

4.36765 times 10 superscript 5 baseline

3.64879 ×105

Answer 1

Write each in scientific notation (all as ×10^5):
- 364,879 = 3.64879 × 10^5
- 463,000 = 4.63 × 10^5
- 436,765 = 4.36765 × 10^5

All have the same power of 10, so compare the coefficients: 3.64879 < 4.36765 < 4.63. Therefore 364,879 is the least.