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Question
The usual form for 2.03 × 10–5 is ______.
Options
0.203
0.00203
203000
0.0000203
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Solution
The usual form for 2.03 × 10–5 is 0.0000203.
Explanation:
Given, 2.03 × 10–5 = 0.0000203 ...[∵ Placing decimal five-digit towards left of original position]
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