Answer:
[tex]0.000088[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
The average weight of a mosquito is approximately [tex]9*10^{-5}\ ounces[/tex]
so
Verify each case
Convert each number in scientific notation to compare
case A) we have
[tex]0.000088[/tex]
[tex]0.000088=8.8*10^{-5}\ ounces[/tex]
This number could be the weight of a mosquito, in ounces
case B) we have
[tex]0.0000088[/tex]
[tex]0.0000088=0.88*10^{-5}\ ounces[/tex]
This number could not be the weight of a mosquito, in ounces, it is very small
case C) we have
[tex]88,000[/tex]
[tex]88,000=8.8*10^{4}\ ounces[/tex]
This number could not be the weight of a mosquito, in ounces, it's too big
case D) we have
[tex]880,000[/tex]
[tex]880,000=8.8*10^{5}\ ounces[/tex]
This number could not be the weight of a mosquito, in ounces, it's too big
