Question

Which sign makes the statement true?
1.0197 * 10^-3 1,019, 700 *10^-3
><=

Answer 1

To determine which sign makes the statement true, we need to compare the two quantities:

1. \(1.0197 \times 10^{-3}\)
2. \(1,019,700 \times 10^{-3}\)

First, let's simplify both expressions:

1. The first expression can be left as it is:
\[
1.0197 \times 10^{-3} = 0.0010197
\]

2. For the second expression:
\[
1,019,700 \times 10^{-3} = 1,019.7
\]

Now we can compare the two values:
- \(0.0010197\) (which is \(1.0197 \times 10^{-3}\))
- \(1,019.7\) (which is \(1,019,700 \times 10^{-3}\))

Clearly:
\[
0.0010197 < 1,019.7
\]

Thus, the correct sign to use between the two numbers is \( < \).

So, the statement can be made true as:
\[
1.0197 \times 10^{-3} < 1,019,700 \times 10^{-3}
\]