Question

Write the following numbers in order from least to greatest.
2.54 times 10 Superscript 7
2.54 times 10 Superscript negative 2
2.54 times 10 squared
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
2.54 times 10 Superscript negative 2​, 2.54 times 10 squared​, 2.54 times 10 Superscript 7
B.
2.54 times 10 Superscript negative 2​, 2.54 times 10 Superscript 7​, 2.54 times 10 squared
C.
2.54 times 10 squared​, 2.54 times 10 Superscript negative 2​, 2.54 times 10 Superscript 7
D.
2.54 times 10 Superscript 7​, 2.54 times 10 squared​, 2.54 times 10 Superscript negative 2

Answer 1

To compare the numbers, we can evaluate each expression:

1. \(2.54 \times 10^7 = 25,400,000\)
2. \(2.54 \times 10^{-2} = 0.0254\)
3. \(2.54 \times 10^2 = 254\)

Now, we can arrange these numbers from least to greatest:

- \(0.0254\) (which is \(2.54 \times 10^{-2}\))
- \(254\) (which is \(2.54 \times 10^2\))
- \(25,400,000\) (which is \(2.54 \times 10^7\))

Therefore, the correct order from least to greatest is:

**B. \(2.54 \times 10^{-2}, 2.54 \times 10^2, 2.54 \times 10^7\)**