Write the number in scientific notation.
-A mountain's peak is 26,800 feet above sea level.
A) $2.68 \times 10 ^ { 6 }$
B) $2.68 \times 10 ^ { 5 }$
C) $2.68 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$
D) $2.68 \times 10 ^ { 4 }$

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To convert 26,800 into scientific notation, you move the decimal point 4 places to the left, which gives $2.68 \times 10^4$.

Write the Number in Scientific Notation 2.68×1062.68 \times 10 ^ { 6 }2.68×106

Write the Number in Scientific Notation $2.68 \times 10 ^ { 6 }$