Problem 1

Rewrite 1784.5 x 108 with proper engineering notation

Procedure
  1. Increase the exponent by 1, from 8 to 9.

This makes the exponent a multiple of 3.

1784.5 x 108 = ?  x 109
  1. Move the decimal point in the coefficient one place to the left.

This is absolutely necessary to avoid changing the actual value of the number.

1784.5 ® 178.45
  1. Assemble the results
1784.5 x 108 = 178.45  x 109
Solution

1784.5 x 108 = 178.45  x 109

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