Questions: Write each of the following numbers in decimal form (non-exponential notation). (Do not include a decimal point for numbers greater than 1. Include a zero before the decimal point for numbers less than 1.) 2.48 × 10^-2 8.31 × 10^4 1.61 × 10^3 4.82 × 10^-4

Solution Steps

To convert \(2.48 \times 10^{-2}\) to decimal form, move the decimal point two places to the left because the exponent is \(-2\).

\[ 2.48 \times 10^{-2} = 0.0248 \]

To convert \(8.31 \times 10^{4}\) to decimal form, move the decimal point four places to the right because the exponent is \(4\).

\[ 8.31 \times 10^{4} = 83100 \]

To convert \(1.61 \times 10^{3}\) to decimal form, move the decimal point three places to the right because the exponent is \(3\).

\[ 1.61 \times 10^{3} = 1610 \]

Final Answer