compare 364,879; 463,000; 436,765 using scientific notation which number has the least value.
A. 364,879
B. 4.63x 10^5
C. 436,765 x 10^5
D. 364,879 x 10^5
To compare the numbers using scientific notation, we need to convert each number to scientific notation.
The first number, 364,879, is already in standard notation, so we can write it in scientific notation as 3.64879 x 10^5.
The second number, 463,000, can be written as 4.63 x 10^5.
The third number, 436,765, can be written as 4.36765 x 10^5.
Now, we can compare the numbers. The number with the least value is the one with the smallest coefficient.
Comparing the coefficients, we have:
3.64879 < 4.63 < 4.36765.
Therefore, the number with the least value is 3.64879 x 10^5, or option A. 364,879.