Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities Plus MyLab Math -- Title-Specific Access Card Package (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134754208
Author: Beckmann, Sybilla
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5.4, Problem 2P
a. The winnings of a lottery were $250 million. Write 250 million in ordinary decimal notation and in scientific notation.
b. A company’s revenues are $15 billion. Write 15 billion in ordinary decimal notation and in scientific notation.
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