Question

the contents of a cell in a spreadsheet are shown below. 4.565898e - 5 what number do the contents of the cell represent? a. 4.565898×10^5 b. 4.565898×10^4 c. 4.565898×10^ - 6 d. 4.565898×10^ - 5

Explanation:

Step1: Understand scientific - notation in spreadsheet

In spreadsheet, E - n means multiply by $10^{-n}$.

Step2: Convert the given notation

The value 4.565898E - 5 means $4.565898\times10^{-5}$.

Answer:

D. $4.565898\times10^{-5}$