Write 0.00000037 in scientific notation. A) 3.7 × 10^-7 B) 37 × 10^-6 C) 37 × 10⁶ D) 3.7 × 10⁷

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In scientific notation, the number must be written as one digit before the decimal point and multiplied by 10 raised to a power. Since there are six zeros after the decimal point, the power of 10 is -7. Therefore, the number 0.00000037 can be written as 3.7 x 10^-7. Choice A is the only option that matches this format.

Write 0.00000037 in Scientific Notation