Question

The population of New York City in 2013 was about 8,406,000 people. Which

number best approximates the population as a single digit times a power of
10?


A. 9 * 106
B.8x 106
C.9 x 105
D. 8 x 10-6

Answer 1

8 times 10 to the 6th power!

Explanation:

Took the test.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B.8x 106

Explanation:

If we calculate:

8 x1.000.000 or 8x 1e6= 8.000.000, equals 8 million.