Question

What number multiplied by the expression 5x10^3 is equivalent to the expression 5x10^6

A.3
B.100
C.1,000
D.5,000

Answer 1

To find the number that, when multiplied by the expression
5
×
1
0
3
5×10
3
, is equivalent to
5
×
1
0
6
5×10
6
, you divide the two expressions:

5
×
1
0
6
5
×
1
0
3
=
1000
5×10
3

5×10
6

​
=1000

So, the correct answer is C. 1,000.

Answer 2

C. 1,000

Explanation:

What number multiplied by the expression 5x10^3 is equivalent to the expression 5x10^6

x × 5 × 10³ = 5 × 10^6

x × 5,000 = 5,000,000

x = 5,000,000/5,000

x = 1,000

Answer: C. 1,000