Write the Number 0 $61 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$

Multiple Choice

Write the number 0.00061 in scientific notation.

A) $61 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$
B) $6.1 \times 10 ^ { - 6 }$
C) $61 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$
D) $6.1 \times 10 ^ { - 4 }$
E) $6.1 \times 10 ^ { - 5 }$