Express 5600000 in Scientific notation.


Given :

The given number is 5600000.


To do :

We have to express the given number in scientific notation.


Solution :

To write a given number in scientific notation:

  • Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the 10.
  • If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.

5600000 in scientific notation is written as,

$5600000 = 5.6 \times 10^6$.   (The decimal is moved to the left by 6 decimal places)


Therefore, the scientific notation of 5600000 is $5.6 \times 10^6$.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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