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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)

Selected Response Item

The earth is approximately 93,000,000 miles from the sun. What is this distance written in scientific notation?

  1. 9.3 x 106
  2. 93 x 106
  3. 93 x 107
  4. 9.3 x 107
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Correct Answer:
D