During its orbit the earth's maximum distance from the sun is approximately 152 million kilometers. Which of the following is the correct way to express this number in scientific notation? A) 1.52 × 10⁵ B) 1.52 × 10⁶ C) 1.52 × 10⁷ D) 1.52 × 10⁸

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The number 152 million is written as 152,000,000. In scientific notation, this is expressed as 1.52 × 10^8.

During Its Orbit the Earth's Maximum Distance from the Sun