Question
10. The approximate areas of Arizona and Indiana are listed below:
Arizona: 2.95 x 105 square miles
Indiana: 9.43 x 104 square miles
Which state has the larger area?
N. They are equal
O. Arizona
P. Indiana
Explain: When comparing numbers in scientific notation you must
Arizona: 2.95 x 105 square miles
Indiana: 9.43 x 104 square miles
Which state has the larger area?
N. They are equal
O. Arizona
P. Indiana
Explain: When comparing numbers in scientific notation you must
Answers
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GPT 3.5
compare the coefficients (the numbers before the multiplication symbol) first. In this case, 2.95 is greater than 9.43. Therefore, Arizona has the larger area.