Question

write the following number in scientific notation (with at least 3 significant digits): 49,045,557.23 = \square \times 10^{\wedge} \square

Explanation:

Step1: Move decimal left 7 places

$49045557.23
ightarrow 4.90455723$

Step2: Set exponent to 7

$4.90455723 \times 10^7$

Answer:

$4.90455723 \times 10^7$