Question

Compare 3 x 104 and 6 x 103.

A) 3 x 104 is 5 times larger than 6 x 103
B) 3 x 104 is 4 times larger than 6 x 103
C) 6 x 103 is 5 times larger than 3 x 104
D) 6 x 103 is 4 times larger than 3 x 104

Answer 1

Getting the product of each equation.
3 x 104 = 312
6 x 103 = 618

Based on the answers presented on each equation, all the choices does not fit on the answers. It is not neither 5 times larger nor 4 time larger. It is not even half. There should be a choice, None of the Above.

Answer 2

3 x 104 is 5 times larger than 6 x 103

( Answer A)

Explanation:

3 x 104 = 30,000

6 x 103 = 6,000

30,000 is 5 times larger than 6,000

3 x 104 is 5 times larger than 6 x 103