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There are 5, 280 feet in a mile. Express this number in proper scientific notation
A
52.80 x 102
B
5280 x 103
C
0.528 x 104
D
5.280 x 103
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This can also be expressed as 5.28 × 10^3, using the caret symbol, or as 5.28e+3, which is called 5280 in e-notation, further discussed in the section ahead.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scientific notation consists of two parts: a number with a value between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10. A.) 5, 000, 000, 000 in scientific notation is 5 x 109.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is 0.00057 in scientific notation? 5.7×10⁻⁴ or, equivalently, 5.7e-4.

Detailed explanation-4: -A number is written in scientific notation when a number between 1 and 10 is multiplied by a power of 10. For example, 650, 000, 000 can be written in scientific notation as 6.5 ✕ 10^8. Created by Sal Khan and CK-12 Foundation.

Detailed explanation-5: -15000000 = 1.5 × 107. This can also be expressed as 1.5 × 10^7, using the caret symbol, or as 1.5e+7, which is called 15000000 in e-notation, further discussed in the section ahead.

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