Question

how do you write 23,700 in scientific notation?

Explanation:

Step1: Move decimal point

Move the decimal - point in 23700 to the left until there is only one non - zero digit to the left of the decimal point. We get 2.37. The decimal point is moved 4 places to the left.

Step2: Write in scientific notation

In scientific notation, a number is written as \(a\times10^{n}\), where \(1\leqslant|a|\lt10\) and \(n\) is an integer. Here, \(a = 2.37\) and since we moved the decimal point 4 places to the left, \(n = 4\). So, \(23700=2.37\times10^{4}\).

Answer:

\(2.37\times10^{4}\)