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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Math worksheet on 'Scientific Notation - Convert to Scientific Notation - 1 Decimal Places (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Scientific Notation - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/scientific_notation_intro/
1
Convert this number to scientific notation
280,000
a A LaTex expression showing 2.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 2.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
c A LaTex expression showing 28.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
d A LaTex expression showing 2.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
e A LaTex expression showing 2.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
f A LaTex expression showing 0.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
2
Convert this number to scientific notation
35,000
a A LaTex expression showing 35.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 0.4 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
c A LaTex expression showing 3.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
d A LaTex expression showing 3.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
e A LaTex expression showing 3.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 3
3
Convert this number to scientific notation
1,000,000
a A LaTex expression showing 0.1 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 1.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
c A LaTex expression showing 1.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
d A LaTex expression showing 1.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
e A LaTex expression showing 1.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 8
f A LaTex expression showing 10.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
4
Convert this number to scientific notation
1,500,000
a A LaTex expression showing 1.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 0.2 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
c A LaTex expression showing 1.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
d A LaTex expression showing 15.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 1.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 8
f A LaTex expression showing 1.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
5
Convert this number to scientific notation
47,000
a A LaTex expression showing 47.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
c A LaTex expression showing 4.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
d A LaTex expression showing 4.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of 3
e A LaTex expression showing 4.7 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
f A LaTex expression showing 0.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
6
Convert this number to scientific notation
530,000
a A LaTex expression showing 53.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
b A LaTex expression showing 5.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
c A LaTex expression showing 5.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
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 7
f A LaTex expression showing 5.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
7
Convert this number to scientific notation
75,000
a A LaTex expression showing 7.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 7.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 5
c A LaTex expression showing 0.8 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4
d A LaTex expression showing 7.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 3
e A LaTex expression showing 7.5 multiplied by 10 to the power of 6
f A LaTex expression showing 75.0 multiplied by 10 to the power of 4