Question

Express the number 0.00000000837 in the standard form.

• A. 8.37$\times {10}^9$
• B. 8.37$\times {10}^{10}$
• C. 8.37$\times {10}^{-9}$
• D. 8.37$\times {10}^{-10}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

8.37$\times {10}^{-9}$

The given number is 0.00000000837
In scientific notation, any number is expressed in powers of 10 and the decimal number must be in between 1 and 10.
So, the standard form of 0.00000000837 is 8.37$\times {10}^{-9}$.