To express \( 0.153 \times 10^5 \) in proper scientific notation, you need to adjust the coefficient so that it falls within the range of 1 to 10.
Here’s how to do it:
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Adjust the coefficient: \( 0.153 \) can be rewritten as \( 1.53 \times 10^{-1} \).
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Multiply by \( 10^5 \): \[ 0.153 \times 10^5 = (1.53 \times 10^{-1}) \times 10^5 = 1.53 \times 10^{5 - 1} = 1.53 \times 10^4 \]
So, in scientific notation, \( 0.153 \times 10^5 \) is \( 1.53 \times 10^4 \).