Question

Compare: 3.14 x 10^3 O 2.6 x 10^4A.>B.

Answer 1

Solution

Given the expression below

$3.14\times10^3\text{ O }2.6\times10^4$

To compare, convert the exponents, i.e

$\begin{gathered} 3.14\times10^3\text{ O }2.6\times10^4 \\ 3.14\times10^3=3140 \\ 2.6\times10^4=26000 \end{gathered}$

From the above deduction,

3.14×10³ is less than 2.6×10⁴, i.e

$3.14\times10^3\text{< }2.6\times10^4$

Hence, the answer is option B