How do you write 3.04 × 104 in standard form?

Answer 1

To convert \(3.04 \times 10^4\) into standard form, you simply express it as a decimal number.

Calculating this, you move the decimal point in 3.04 four places to the right because of the \(10^4\) (which indicates a shift to the right).

Starting with 3.04:

1. Move the decimal one place to the right: 30.4
2. Move it a second place: 304
3. Move it a third place: 3040
4. Move it a fourth place: 30400

So, \(3.04 \times 10^4\) in standard form is \(30400\).