Question

10. The approximate areas of Arizona and Indiana are listed below:
Arizona: 2.95 x 105square miles
Indiana: 9.43 x 104square miles
Which state has the larger area?
N. They are equal
O. Arizona
P. Indiana

Answers

GPT 3.5
O. Arizona
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GPT 3.5
To compare the two areas, we will convert both values to the same units (square miles).

Arizona: 2.95 x 10^5 square miles
Indiana: 9.43 x 10^4 square miles

Since 10^5 is larger than 10^4, Arizona has the larger area.

Therefore, the correct answer is O. Arizona.