Write the Number $0.00161$ In Scientific Notation $1.61 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Write the number $0.00161$ in scientific notation.

• A) \(1.61 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }\)
• B) \(1.61 \times 10 ^ { - 2 }\)
• C) \(1.61 \times 10 ^ { - 3 }\)
• D) \(1.61 \times 10 ^ { 3 }\)
• E) \(1.61 \times 10 ^ { 2 }\)

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