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JavaScript JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects Tracking Data Using Objects Access and Set Object Properties

Lamda Yap
Lamda Yap
4,172 Points
Posted by Lamda Yap
Lamda Yap
4,172 Points

Hi, I am don't understand how the toExponential method works. How do I return 8.406e6 using the method?

I don;t understand how to get the above number.

I am using 8.406.toExponential(6) but am receiving 8.046000e+0 instead.

script.js 
var newYork = {
  population: 100, 
  latitude: '40.7127 N',
  longitude: '74.0059 W'
};

newYork.population = 8.406.toExponential(6);
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <title>JavaScript Objects</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

1 Answer

Jason Anello
PLUS
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points
Jason Anello
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points

Hi Lamda,

The toExponential method returns a string representation of an exponential number so it wouldn't be the right thing to use here.

You can assign the exponential number directly to the property like so

newYork.population = 8.406e6;