In which set are the numbers arranged in ascending order?

1. 3.25 x 10 to the negative third power, 2.25 x 10 to the negative third power, 3.25 x 10 to the negative fourth power, 1.25 x 10 to the negative third power
2. 0.00125, 0.00225, 0.000325, 0.00325
3. 0.000325, 0.00225, 0.00125, 0.00325
4. 3.25 x 10 to the negative fourth power, 1.25 x 10 to the negative third power, 2.25 x 10 to the negative third power, 3.25 x 10 to the negative third power

3 answers

To determine which set of numbers is arranged in ascending order, we first need to convert all the numbers to a consistent format, preferably decimal notation.

  1. Set 1:

    • \( 3.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00325 \)
    • \( 2.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00225 \)
    • \( 3.25 \times 10^{-4} = 0.000325 \)
    • \( 1.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00125 \)

    In ascending order: \( 0.000325, 0.00125, 0.00225, 0.00325 \) (not in ascending order).

  2. Set 2:

    • \( 0.00125 \)
    • \( 0.00225 \)
    • \( 0.000325 \)
    • \( 0.00325 \)

    In ascending order: \( 0.000325, 0.00125, 0.00225, 0.00325 \) (not in ascending order).

  3. Set 3:

    • \( 0.000325 \)
    • \( 0.00225 \)
    • \( 0.00125 \)
    • \( 0.00325 \)

    In ascending order: \( 0.000325, 0.00125, 0.00225, 0.00325 \) (not in ascending order).

  4. Set 4:

    • \( 3.25 \times 10^{-4} = 0.000325 \)
    • \( 1.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00125 \)
    • \( 2.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00225 \)
    • \( 3.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00325 \)

    In ascending order: \( 0.000325, 0.00125, 0.00225, 0.00325 \) (not in ascending order).

After checking all sets, none appear to be listed in ascending order. However, the correct ascending order of the values is \( 0.000325, 0.00125, 0.00225, 0.00325 \).

If we're looking for the set that correctly represents the values in ascending order, it seems there were some miscalculations or reordering. On further examination, the ascending order they align with is set 4, but the correct numerical sequence would be mentioned.

In conclusion, none of the sets are correctly arranged in ascending order.

Give me the most likely answer

The numbers in Set 4 are arranged in the correct ascending order when we express all numbers in decimal form. Here’s the breakdown again for clarity:

  1. Set 4:
  • \(3.25 \times 10^{-4} = 0.000325\)
  • \(1.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00125\)
  • \(2.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00225\)
  • \(3.25 \times 10^{-3} = 0.00325\)

In ascending order, they are \(0.000325, 0.00125, 0.00225, 0.00325\).

Thus, the most likely correct answer is Set 4.