SOLUTION: Convert to scientific notation: 0.0061 a. 6.1 • 10^3 b. 6.1 • 10^2 c. 6.1 • 10^4 d. 6.1 • 10^3

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Question 468898: Convert to scientific notation: 0.0061

a. 6.1 • 10^3
b. 6.1 • 10^2
c. 6.1 • 10^4
d. 6.1 • 10^3

Answer by aib31180(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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The answer is (D)! (A) should have a negative before it based on the question.
To get to the answer the decimal moves to the right 3 spaces .0061 --> 6.1 so this is a positive movement therefore 6.1 x 10^3.
Just as a reminder moving the decimal to the right positive left is negative.