Question

Which sign makes the statement true?

7.79 × 10^2 7.79 × 10^1
> = <

Answer 1

To compare the two numbers \( 7.79 \times 10^2 \) and \( 7.79 \times 10^1 \), let's first express them in standard decimal form.

1. \( 7.79 \times 10^2 = 779 \)
2. \( 7.79 \times 10^1 = 77.9 \)

Now we can compare:

- \( 779 > 77.9 \)

Thus, the correct sign to make the statement true is \( > \).

So the complete statement would be:

\( 7.79 \times 10^2 > 7.79 \times 10^1 \)