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

3.64879 ×105

3.64879 times 10 superscript 5 baseline

4.36765 ×105

4.36765 times 10 superscript 5 baseline

Answer 1

Write each with the same power of 10 (10^5):

- 364,879 = 3.64879 × 10^5
- 463,000 = 4.63 × 10^5 (or 4.63000 × 10^5)
- 436,765 = 4.36765 × 10^5

Compare the coefficients 3.64879, 4.63, and 4.36765. The smallest is 3.64879, so 364,879 is the least.