Question

How do you write `7241` in scientific notation?

Answer 1

`7241 = 7.241 xx 10^3`

Explanation:

`7241 = 7.241 xx 10^3`

Scientific notation indicates the power of 10

`7000 = 7 xx 1000 = 7 xx 10^3`

However, it is not exactly 7000, but a bit more which is indicated as a decimal fraction.

`7241 = 7.241 xx 10^3`