Scientific Notation I feel dumb for even asking

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The discussion centers on a problem requiring an answer in scientific notation, specifically in the form of a base number and an exponent. The initial answer provided was 9.782701624,1, which was deemed incorrect due to excessive digits. The correct format should reflect two decimal places, leading to the answer 9.78,0. Participants emphasized the importance of matching significant figures with the numbers given in the problem, highlighting the frustration with the program used for calculations. The final resolution clarified that the answer needed to be simplified to maintain consistency with significant figures.
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The problem is attached...

It asks for the answer to be shown in the form a,k. Whereas a is the base number and k is the exponent, with using the form of scientific notation.The answer I came up with was 9.782701624,1. I was told it's wrong and I don't know what the real answer would be then. I figured it out like 10 times.

Any help would be nice. Thanks!
 

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mcknia07 said:
The problem is attached...

It asks for the answer to be shown in the form a,k. Whereas a is the base number and k is the exponent, with using the form of scientific notation.The answer I came up with was 9.782701624,1. I was told it's wrong and I don't know what the real answer would be then. I figured it out like 10 times.

Any help would be nice. Thanks!

Too many digits.

All of the numbers are given to 2 places after the decimal.

The answer should be as well. 9.78 x 101
 
Thank you Lowly

That was actually like my first answer according to like the rule of thumb of significant figures.

With that answer I got the response... According to your answer, you got 97.8. Is this correct? Check your calculations.

Ok I just figured it out, they wanted 9.78,0...I hate this program that I have to work with, it sucks majorly.
 
You need to give your answer to the same number of significant digits as the numbers in the problem.
 

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