Question

6*10^-2 is how many times as large as 2*10^-8?

Choose 1 answer:

A
3*10^-10
B
3*10^-6
C
3*10^6
D
3*10^10

Answer 1

is A

Explanation:

Answer 2

C)
`3\cdot10^(-6)`

Explanation:

Divide the two numbers:

`\displaystyle (6\cdot10^(-2))/(2\cdot10^(-8))=(6)/(2)*(10^(-2))/(10^(-8))=3\cdot10^(-2-(-8))=3\cdot10^(-2+8)=3\cdot10^(6)`

Thus, C is the correct choice.