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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Scientific Notation and Word
Problems on Real Numbers
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in this module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

About the Module

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master about Scientific Notation and Word Problems on Real Numbers. The scope of
this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

This module has only two lessons:

 Scientific Notation
 Word Problems on Real Numbers

After going through this module, you are expected to:

o write numbers in scientific notation and vice versa;
o solve word problems on real numbers; and
o realize the importance of scientific notation in solving some real-
life problems.

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 What I Know (Pre-Test)

Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is scientific notation?

A. It is a long way to write short numbers.
B. It is a short way to write long numbers.
C. It is a way of expressing real numbers that are too large or too small in
decimal form.
D. It is a way of expressing real numbers that are too large or too small in
fraction form.
2. What is the base of the numbers written in scientific notation?
A. 100 B. 50 C. 10 D. 5
3. How is 27,000 written in scientific notation form?
A. 27 x 103 B. 27 x 104 C. 2.7 x 104 D. 2.7 x 10-4
4. Which of the items is written in scientific notation form?
A. 8.986 B. 8.98 x 106 C. 80.987 x 10 D. 8.987000
5. What is the scientific notation form of 3,500,000,000?
A. 3.5 x 109 B. 3.5 x 108 C. 3 x 109 D. 3 x 108
6. What is the scientific notation form of: 4,500,000?
A. 4.5 x 106 B. 4.5 x 10-6 C. 45 x 105 D. 45,000
7. Which of the following is correctly written in scientific notation?
A. 93 x 102 B. 0.93 x 102 C. 9.3 x 102 D. 4 x 913
8. Is 23.2 x 102 in proper scientific notation?
A. No B. Yes C. Maybe D. Sometimes
9. What is 7.63 × 10 transformed in decimal notation?
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A. 76, 300 B. 7, 300 C.0.000763 D. 0.0000763

10.What is 8 x 10-3 written in standard form?
A. 80,000 B. 8,000 C. 0.00008 D. 0.008
11.What is the standard form for 9.4 x 10 ?
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A. 940,000,000 B. 9.4,000,000 C. 94,000,000,000 D. 94,000,000

12.Which of the following makes this sentence correct: If the exponent is a
positive number, then ___?
A. you will get a zero C. you will get a smaller number
B. you will get a large number D. you will get a negative number
13.Chris gave his 35 friends 12 pieces of candy each. How many pieces of candy
did Chris give to his friends?
A. 20 pieces B. 42 pieces C. 402 pieces D. 420 pieces
14.There were 150 bookshelves. Each bookshelf had 15 books. How many books
were on the shelves?
A. 225 books B. 1500 books C. 2200 books D. 2250 books
15.We ordered 21 pizzas. Each pizza has 8 slices. How many slices of pizza are
there altogether?
A. 16 slices B. 18 slices C. 160 slices D. 168 slices

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Lesson
Scientific Notation
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What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

o change standard notation to scientific notation;
o transform scientific notation to standard notation; and
o realize the importance of scientific notation in solving some real-life
problems.

What’s In

Choose your answer from the

words below.
ARCHIMEDES
DECIMAL NOTATION
DISTANCE
EARTH
RENE DESCARTES
SCIENTIFIC NOTATION
SUN

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 What’s New

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What Is It
How far is the sun from the earth?

Earth’s distance from

the Sun is
149,600,000 km or
149.6 million km

Scientists and astronomers make use of very large or very small numbers in their
scientific observations. Recording such numbers requires more time than using a
condensed form for the number.
For instance:
1. The earth’s distance from the sun is 149,600,000 km which is too large.
To rewrite it:
The decimal point is moved
Given: 149,600,000 km 8 places to the left.
Note:
Solution: Since the number is larger
=1.496 x 108 km than 1, the exponent is
positive.

2. The diameter of a red blood cell is about 0.000007 m.

0.000007 m The decimal point is moved 6

places to the right.
Note:
Solution: Since the number is lesser
= 7 x 10-6 m than 1, the exponent is
negative.

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This form of writing is called scientific notation.
What is SCIENTIFIC NOTATION?
- It is a way of expressing real numbers that are too large or too small in
decimal form.
- It is based on positive and negative powers of 10.
What is STANDARD NOTATION?
- It is the normal way of writing numbers.

More examples:
Express the following in scientific notation.

1. 52,798 = = 5.2798 x 104 

Since the numbers
are larger than 1,
2. 77,700,000,000 = 7.77 x 1010 then the exponents
are positive.
3. 73,500,000,000,000 = 7.35 x 1013

Move the decimal
point to the left.

4. 0.0000607= = 6.07 x 10-5 

Since the numbers
are smaller than 1,
5. 0.00134 = = 1.34 x 10-3 then the exponents
are negative.
6. 0.0000065 = = 6.5 x 10-6 
Move the decimal
point to the right.

Express the following in decimal notation.

1. 7.825 x 105= = 782,500 

Since the powers of
10 in the notations
2. 3.02 x 108 = = 302,000,000 are positive, then
move the decimal
3. 2.3 x 104 = = 23,000 points to the right.

1. 2.9 x 10-7 = = 0.00000029 

2. 4.01 x 10-5 =
3. 3.8 x 10-9 =
= 0.0000000038
Since the powers of
= 0.0000401 10 in the notations
are negative, then
move the decimal
points to the left.

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 What’s More

Activity 1.1 TRY THIS ONE!

A. Express the following in scientific notation.

1. 0.948901
2. 11,000,000
3. 0.08907

B. Express the following in standard notation.

1. 8.305 x 10-7
2. 9.02 x 105
3. 1.0003 x 107

C. Express the following in scientific notation.

1. Earth’s diameter is about 12,760 km.
2. Water vapor particles are about 0.000000385 mm in diameter.
3. The speed of light is about 299,792 km/s.

What I Need to Remember

 A number is expressed in scientific notation

when it is in the form of a x 10n, where 1 ≤
a < 10 and n is an integer.
 When the power of base 10 is negative,
move the decimal point to the left.
 When the power of base 10 is positive,
move the decimal point to the right.
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Lesson Word Problems on Real Numbers
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What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

o apply the concept of real numbers in solving problems involving real-life
situations.

What’s In

Complete the Real Number Chart

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What’s New

Kyle read 34 books in 2012. In

2013, he read twice as many books
than the previous year. How many
books did Kyle read over the course
Bitmoji
of two years?
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 What Is It
To answer the problem above, we need to analyze it and use a table to
illustrate it clearly.
1. In 2012, Kyle read 34 books and in 2013, he read 68 books.
Solution:
2012 34 books
2013 2 (34) = 68 books
So, 34 + 68 = 102

Total 102 books

Answer: Therefore, in two years, Kyle read 102 books in all.

2. Aling Percy has ₱3,000.00 when she went to the market, and she intended to
buy the following:
Chicken: ₱140.00 per kilo Beef: ₱295.00 per kilo
Pork: ₱195.00 per kilo Bangus: ₱130.00 per kilo
Will Aling Percy have enough money to buy 5 kilos for each meat?
Solution: The total expenses if Aling Percy bought 5kg each of chicken, pork,
beef and bangus will be:
5 (140) + 5(195) + 5(295) + 5(130) = N
700 + 975 + 1,475 + 650 = 3,800
Since 3000 – 3800 = –800,
Answer: Aling Percy does not have enough money to buy 5kg of each kind of
meat.

3. In 2008, the world population is about 6,760,000,000. Write the 2008 world
population in scientific notation.
Solution:
Since 6,760,000,000 is larger than 1, we are going to move the decimal place
to the right.
So, 6,760,000,000 = 6.76 x 109
Answer: The world population is about 6.76 x 109.

4. John had a stock of 1,200 books in his bookshop. He sold 75 on Monday, 50

on Tuesday, 64 on Wednesday, 78 on Thursday and 135 on Friday. What
percentage of the books were not sold?
Solution: Day Books Sold
Monday 75
Tuesday 50
Wednesday 64
Thursday 78
Friday 135
Total Sold 402

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 (402 ÷ 1200) ● 100 = 33.5% books sold
100% – 33.5% = 66.5% of the books were not sold
Answer: 66.5% of the books were not sold.

5. Arlene ordered 2 pizzas cut into eighths. If she ate 5/8 of a pizza, how much
was left?
Solution:

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Solution: Therefore, 1 pizza was left.
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What’s More
Activity 1.2 TRY THIS ONE!
Read and answer the following problems. Show your solution.

1. The mass of Earth is approximately 5.97219 x 1024 kg, and the mass of Jupiter
is approximately 1.89813 x 1027 kg. How much heavier is Jupiter than Earth?
A. 4.07406 x 103 C. 4.07406 x 1051
B. 1.89215781 x 1024 D. 1.89215781 x 1027

2. Your mother wants to buy a refrigerator. If paid cash it will be ₱8,463. However,
if paid using credit card, it will be ₱1,542 for 6 months. How much more is the
price of the refrigerator when purchased using credit card than paid in cash?
A. ₱628 B. ₱789 C. ₱812 D. ₱944

3. Linda spent 3/4 of her savings on furniture and the rest on a TV. If the TV
costs her ₱2000, what were her original savings?
A. ₱4,000.00 B. ₱6, 000.00 C. ₱8,000.00 D. ₱10,000.

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 What I Need to Remember

 Read the problem.

Read the problem carefully. Understand the problem and don’t jump to conclusions.
 Identify and list the facts.
Look at all the information and make a list of what are given.
 Figure out exactly what is asked.
Know what you’re trying to find. The problem often states the required answer, but
sometimes you need to search for it out from the information given. If an important
fact isn’t there, you can convert some piece of the given information.
 Eliminate excess information.
The problem may include facts that don’t help you find the solution, so don’t include
them.
 Pay attention to units of measurement.
For example, if dimensions are given in inches, but the answer must be in square
feet, you need to convert units. You can use a table of conversions, an online
calculator, or your own memory to get the conversion factors.
 Draw a diagram.
Sometimes a diagram helps you visualize the problem (but not always).
 Find or develop a formula.
When you see the math that needs to be done, you probably know a common math
formula to use. You will find that you use some special formulas.
 Consult a reference.
If you’re stuck, look for a reference, such as a conversion chart or even a blog where
someone has encountered the same problem you’re having (as always, consider
Internet sources carefully).
 Do the math and check your answer.
Test your answer. If the result is high or low, verify whether you made a mistake.

What I Can Do

TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

Solve the following problems. Show your solutions. Your final answer must have the
proper unit.
1. A toy car costing ₱500.00 is reduced by 10% in the sale. How much does it cost
now?
2. Arnold scores 75% in a Math quiz with 40 questions. How many questions did he
get right?
3. Peter bought 3 shirts costing ₱1,050 each. If he had ₱4000.75 in his wallet, find
his balance after he paid for the shirts.

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 Assessment (Post Test)

Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Write 38,600 in scientific notation.

A. 386 x 103 B. 386 x 104 C. 3.86 x 104 D. 3.86 x 10-4
2. Which one of these is in scientific notation?
A. 8.986 B. 8.98 x 106 C. 80.987 x 10 D. 8.987000
3. What is 4,500,000 written in scientific notation form?
A. 4.5 x 106 B. 4.5 x 10-6 C. 4.5 x 105 D. 45, 000
4. What is 6.73 × 10 written in decimal notation?
–4

A. 67, 300 B. 6, 300 C. 0.000673 D. 0.0000673

5. A pack of cards contains 52 cards. How many cards in 12 packs?
A. 13 cards B. 26 cards C. 264 cards D. 624 cards
6. You take 6 steps forward and 8 steps backward. How many steps have you
taken?
A. -1 B. -2 C. 14 D. 48
7. You bought a pencil for 5pesos and 4 erasers. You spent a total of 25pesos.
How much did each eraser costs?
A. 4 pesos B. 5 pesos C. 6 pesos D. 7 pesos
8. Calculators come in boxes of 24. A school orders 13 boxes. How many
calculators will the school get?
A. 13 calculators B. 24 calculators C. 312 calculators D. 321 calculators
9. There are 261 fishbowls. Each fishbowl has 23 fishes. How many fishes are
there?
A. 274 fishes B. 3006 fishes C. 6000 fishes D. 6003 fishes
10.Yesterday the temperature was 65º and today, it dropped by 8º. What is the
temperature today?
A. 8º B. 57º C. 65º D. 73º
11.In a class of 30 children, 60% of the children are girls. How many girls are
there in the class?
A. 8 girls B. 15 girls C. 18 girls D. 28 girls
12.In a survey of 300 adults, 15% did not know how to read. How many adults
do not know how to read?
A. 255 people B. 250 people C. 54 people D. 45 people
13.In a class of 30 children, 80% can’t swim. How many children can’t swim?
A. 6 B. 20 C. 24 D. 30
14.Allan scores 27/50 in a Math quiz. What percentage did he get right?
A. 51% B. 52% C. 53% D. 54%
15.Edmund opened a pizza box. There was ¾ of a pizza inside. Edmund ate ½ of
what was remaining. How much of a pizza did Edmund eat?
A. 1/8 B. 1/4 C. 1/2 D. 5/8

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 Answer Key
Remember: This portion of the module contains all the answers. Your HONESTY is
required.

References

TextBooks
Jose S. Malate, et.al, Understanding Mathematics Grade 7 (Manila City,
Philippines: Vicarish Publication & Trading, Inc.), 127 – 140.

Julieta G. Bernabe, Elementary Algebra Textbook for First Year (Quezon City,
Philippines: Pitambra Books Pvt. Ltd.), 99 – 101.

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“Scientific Notation Quizzes,” accessed August 8, 2020shorturl.at/mrsZ0
“Scientific Notation Quizzes,” accessed August 8, 2020shorturl.at/bisGH
“Scientific Notation Worksheets,” accessed August 9, 2020shorturl.at/bdnrK
“Word Problems in Real Life Situations,” accessed August 16,
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“Simple Steps for Solving Word Problems,” accessed August 18,
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Cliparts
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Clipart 2: retrieved December 30, 2020, shorturl.at/lHMZ4

Images
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 Congratulations!
You are now ready for the next module. Always remember the following:
1. Make sure every answer sheet has your
 Name
 Grade and Section
 Title of the Activity or Activity No.
2. Follow the date of submission of answer sheets as agreed with your
teacher.
3. Keep the modules with you AND return them at the end of the school year
or whenever face-to-face interaction is permitted.

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