Which symbol would you use to correctly compare? Draw a numberline to help you.

Question

6.2 × 10^(-3) and 0 and 1

A. 6.2 × 10^-3 < 0 and 6.2 × 10^-3 > 1

B. 0 < 6.2 × 10^-3 < 1

C. 6.2 × 10^-3 < 0 and 6.2 × 10^-3 < 1

D. 6.2 × 10^-3 > 0 and 6.2 × 10^-3 > 1

Answer 1

To compare the numbers 6.2 × 10^(-3), 0, and 1, we need to first convert 6.2 × 10^(-3) to standard decimal form.

6.2 × 10^(-3) = 0.0062

Now, we can clearly see that 0 < 0.0062 < 1.

Therefore, the correct symbol to use for comparison is B. 0 < 6.2 × 10^(-3) < 1.