The Number 54,900 Correctly Expressed in Scientific Notation Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

The number 54,900 correctly expressed in scientific notation is:

• A)5.49 x 10⁴
• B)54.9 x 10³
• C)5.49 x 10^-3
• D)5.5 x 10⁴
• E)5.49 x 10^-4

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by a company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Contributed Capital

Funds raised by a company in exchange for its shares, representing the equity capital contributed by the shareholders.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends accumulate if not paid in a given period, and must be paid out before common shareholders can receive dividends.

Noncumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends are not accumulated if they are not declared.