Express (4.3 × 10⁶)^-1/2 in Scientific Notation

question 59

Multiple Choice

Express (4.3 × 10⁶) ^-1/2 in scientific notation.

• A) 4.8 × 10^-4
• B) 2.1 × 10³
• C) 2.1 × 10^-5
• D) 2.1 × 10⁴

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Definitions:

Forward Interest Rate

An interest rate agreed upon now for a loan that will start at a future date, often indicative of market expectations for future interest rates.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond, which is the original value assigned when the security is issued.

Yield Curve

A graph showing the relationship between interest rates of bonds of equal credit quality but different maturities, often indicating economic expectations.

Short-Term Rates

The interest rates on debt securities that mature in the short term, often less than one year, which are a key indicator of the monetary policy stance of an economy.