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Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value

Indicator 1. Apply knowledge of rational numbers and place value

Objective a. Read, write, and represent rational numbers

Assessment limit: Use exponential notation or scientific notation from (-10,000 to 1,000,000,000)

The radius of Earth is approximately 6.37 × 106 meters.



Which number is equivalent to 6.37 × 106?

  1. 637,000
  2. 6,370,000
  3. 63,700,000
  4. 637,000,000

Correct Answer
B. 6,370,000
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