Q. Which sign makes the statement true?8.5×102?850Choices:(A) >(B) <(C) =
Understand Expression: Understand the expression on the left side of the question mark.8.5×102 means 8.5 multiplied by 10 squared.10 squared is 10×10, which equals 100.So, 8.5×102 is 8.5×100.
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication to simplify the expression. 8.5×100 equals 850.
Compare Simplified Expression: Compare the simplified expression to the number on the right side of the question mark.The simplified expression is 850, and it is being compared to 850.850 equals 850.
Choose Correct Sign: Choose the correct sign that makes the statement true based on the comparison.Since 850 is equal to 850, the correct sign is "=".