Q. Which sign makes the statement true?4.8×105?4,180Choices:(A) >(B) <(C) =
Check Number Formats: We have 4.8×105 and 4,180. Are the numbers in the same format for easy comparison?No, one is in scientific notation and the other is in standard form.
Convert to Standard Form: Convert 4.8×105 into standard form to compare it with 4,180.4.8×105=4.8×100,000=480,000
Compare Numbers: Compare the two numbers in standard form. 480,000 ? 4,180Which number is larger?480,000 is larger than 4,180.
Choose Correct Sign: Choose the correct sign that makes the statement true.480,000 > 4,180So, 4.8 \times 10^5 > 4,180
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