Question

The average weight of a mosquito is approximately 9 × 10 ¯ 5 ounces.

Answer 1

Answer:

$0.000088$

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The average weight of a mosquito is approximately $9*10^{-5}\ ounces$

so

Verify each case

Convert each number in scientific notation to compare

case A) we have

$0.000088$

$0.000088=8.8*10^{-5}\ ounces$

This number could be the weight of a mosquito, in ounces

case B) we have

$0.0000088$

$0.0000088=0.88*10^{-5}\ ounces$

This number could not be the weight of a mosquito, in ounces, it is very small

case C) we have

$88,000$

$88,000=8.8*10^{4}\ ounces$

This number could not be the weight of a mosquito, in ounces, it's too big

case D) we have

$880,000$

$880,000=8.8*10^{5}\ ounces$

This number could not be the weight of a mosquito, in ounces, it's too big