Question

question write the number 0.0025 in scientific notation. answer attempt 1 out of 5 answer: ×10

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite to a number between 1 - 10

Move the decimal point of 0.0025 to the right until we get a number between 1 and 10. We get 2.5.

Step2: Determine the exponent of 10

We moved the decimal point 3 places to the right. For a number less than 1, the exponent of 10 is negative. So the exponent is - 3.

Answer:

$2.5\times10^{-3}$