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SOLUTION

Write out the expression

The expression above shows numbers in their scientific notation, t

Since the numbers have the same exponent, we only compare the number part i.e


\begin{gathered} 3.2\text{ and 4.6} \\ \text{Hence } \\ 3.2<4.6 \end{gathered}

Then

The right symbol is <(Option B)

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