SOLUTION: Many calculators express very large or very small numbers in scientific notation. If the number 4.32 � 10^4 appears in the display of a calculator,what is the value of this number?

Question 1038452: Many calculators express very large or very small numbers in scientific notation. If the number 4.32 � 10^4 appears in the display of a calculator,what is the value of this number?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Write the number 4.32 on your paper. Add a bunch of zeros after it so that it looks something like 4.320000000. Move the decimal point 4 places to the right. Then erase any unnecessary zeros.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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