Question

Which sign makes the statement true?

3.1 × 10^3 3.10 × 10^3
> = <

Answer 1

To compare the two numbers \(3.1 \times 10^3\) and \(3.10 \times 10^3\), we first need to express them in standard form.

- \(3.1 \times 10^3 = 3100\)
- \(3.10 \times 10^3 = 3100\)

Both representations equal 3100. Therefore, the correct relation between these two numbers is:

\[ 3.1 \times 10^3 = 3.10 \times 10^3 \]

Thus, the statement can be correctly expressed as:

\[ 3.1 \times 10^3 \, = \, 3.10 \times 10^3 \]

So, the correct sign to fill in the blank is \(=\).