Find the value obtained when 10 is raised to the given exponent. Round to three significant digits.
-4.8768
A)0.753
B)75,700
C)75,300
D)0.688

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We need to calculate 10^4.8768. Rounding to three significant digits means we need to keep only the first three digits after the decimal point.

10^4.8768 = 75,265.7566

Rounding to three significant digits gives us:

10^4.8768 ≈ 75,300

Therefore, the answer is choice C. 10^4.8768 = 75,277.547... Rounded to three significant digits, the answer is 75,300. Therefore, the best choice is option C.

Find the Value Obtained When 10 Is Raised to the Given