In 1968, the estimated population of the world was 3,559,028,982 people. When this number is written in expanded form using exponents, one power of 10 would not be represented. which power of 10? Why?

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In 1968, the estimated population of the world was 3,559,028,982 people. When this number is written in expanded form using exponents, one power of 10 would not be represented. which power of 10? Why?

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Natalee Wong · Answer 1

0 x 10⁵ would not be represented since the 0 has no value other than holding the place. The zero in your number is the one that would not be represented.

All the other numerals are significant and would need a power of ten to represent them.