This math topic focuses on converting large numbers into scientific notation with one decimal place accuracy. It is designed to enhance understanding of how to express numbers in a format that uses a base (typically 10) raised to an exponent, which represents the number of places the decimal has been moved to convert the original number to a value between 1 and 10. Various examples provided require determining the correct form of scientific notation among multiple choices. This set of problems is part of an introductory unit on scientific notation.

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Scientific Notation - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places Worksheet

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Scientific Notation - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places
1
Convert this number to scientific notation
18,000
a A LaTex expression showing 18.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 0.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
c A LaTex expression showing 1.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
d A LaTex expression showing 1.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
e A LaTex expression showing 1.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 3
f A LaTex expression showing 1.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
2
Convert this number to scientific notation
350,000
a A LaTex expression showing 0.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 3.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
c A LaTex expression showing 3.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
d A LaTex expression showing 3.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 35.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
3
Convert this number to scientific notation
5,200,000
a A LaTex expression showing 5.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 5.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 8
c A LaTex expression showing 5.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
d A LaTex expression showing 52.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 0.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
f A LaTex expression showing 5.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
4
Convert this number to scientific notation
930,000
a A LaTex expression showing 9.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 9.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
c A LaTex expression showing 0.9 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
d A LaTex expression showing 9.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
e A LaTex expression showing 93.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
f A LaTex expression showing 9.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
5
Convert this number to scientific notation
530,000
a A LaTex expression showing 5.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
b A LaTex expression showing 5.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
c A LaTex expression showing 5.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
d A LaTex expression showing 0.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
e A LaTex expression showing 5.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
f A LaTex expression showing 53.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
6
Convert this number to scientific notation
7,200,000
a A LaTex expression showing 7.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 7.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
c A LaTex expression showing 7.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 8
d A LaTex expression showing 72.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 7.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
f A LaTex expression showing 0.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
7
Convert this number to scientific notation
620,000
a A LaTex expression showing 6.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 6.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
c A LaTex expression showing 62.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
d A LaTex expression showing 0.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
e A LaTex expression showing 6.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
f A LaTex expression showing 6.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
8
Convert this number to scientific notation
5,800,000
a A LaTex expression showing 58.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 5.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 8
c A LaTex expression showing 5.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
d A LaTex expression showing 0.6 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 5.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
f A LaTex expression showing 5.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7