Question

160000 in scientific notation​

Answer 1

`\large\boxed{160000=1.6*10^5}`

Explanation:

The scientific notation:

`a*10^k`

where

`1\leq a<10` and
`k\in\mathbb{Z}`

We have 16000:

`1\underbrace{60000}_(\leftarrow5)=1.6*10^5`

Answer 2

1.6* 10^5

Explanation:

1. Move the decimal place to the left to make a number from 1 to 10.

2. Find the exponent, that is the number of times you moved the decimal.

3.Then put the number in scientific notation.