Question

Mrs. Roberts plans to purchase a microscope for a present as a Christmas gift. The A model magnifies to a maximum of 5 x10 2 power , while the b model magnifies to a maximum of 3x10 3 power times. Which of the following statements is true? 1. The b model is 6 times stronger than the a model. 2 the a model is 6 times stronger than the b model. 3. The b model is 1.1 times stronger than the a model. 4. The a model is 1.1 times stronger than the b model. 5. The b model is 15 times stronger than the a model. Been on this over a week now need help figuring it out.

Answer 1

5 x 10^2 = 5 x100 = 500
3 x 10^3 = 3 x ____ = ____
Compare 500 and the next line's result to determine your answer.