In standard form, the number 72105.4 is written as 7.21054 × 10n where n is equal to
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
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Solution:-
(c) 4
Any number can be expressed as a decimal number between 1.0 and 10.0 (including 1.0) multiplied by a power of 10. Such form of a number is called its standard form or scientific notation.
72105.4 is written as 7.21054 × 104