1. The problem asks to express the number 361 in scientific notation. 2. Scientific notation expresses a number as $a \times 10^n$ where $1 \leq a < 10$ and $n$ is an integer. 3. The given options are $361 \times 10^2$, $361 \times 10^1$, $361 \times 10^3$, and $361 \times 10^0$. 4. Since 361 is not between 1 and 10, these options are not in proper scientific notation. 5. To write 361 in scientific notation, move the decimal point two places left: $361 = 3.61 \times 10^2$. 6. None of the options match the correct scientific notation $3.61 \times 10^2$. 7. However, if we consider the options as given, the closest is Option A: $361 \times 10^2 = 36100$, which is not equal to 361. 8. Therefore, none of the options correctly represent 361 in scientific notation. Final answer: None of the options correctly represent 361 in scientific notation. The correct scientific notation is $3.61 \times 10^2$.