Compare Very Large and Very Small Numbers Quick Check

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

4.63 ×105
4.63 times 10 superscript 5 baseline

364,879
364,879

4.36765 ×105
4.36765 times 10 superscript 5 baseline

3.64879 ×105

1 answer

3.64879 times 10 superscript 5.

To determine which number has the least value, we compare the exponents of the scientific notation. In this case, all three numbers have an exponent of 5, so we need to compare the coefficient (the number in front of the 10).

Among the three numbers, 3.64879 is the smallest coefficient, indicating that it has the least value.