Question

The scientific notation of 6725.72 is [ ]
a) 6.72572 × 103 b) 6.72572 × 10–3 c) 6.725 × 103 d) 6.725 × 10–3

Answer 1

Answer:

a)6725.72=6.72572×10^3

Answer 2

Given:

6725.72

We have to find, the scientific notation of 6725.72 is:

Solution:

∴ 6725.72

Multiplying and divided by 1000, we get

= $\dfrac{6725.72}{1000}$ × 1000

= 6.72527 × 1000

= 6.72527 × $10^3$

∴ The scientific notation of 6725.72 = 6.72527 × $10^3$

Thus, the scientific notation of 6725.72 is equal to "6.72527 × $10^3$".

Thus, the required "option a) 6.72527 × $10^3$" is correct.