Question

Choose whether the number given in specific notation is representing a large or small number.

Answer 1

Given:

To find:

The number given in a specific notation is representing a large or small number.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) It can be written as,

`\begin{gathered} 1.2*10^3=1.2*1000 \\ =1200 \end{gathered}`

So, it is a large number.

b) It can be written as,

`\begin{gathered} 7.5*10^(-4)=7.5*(1)/(10^4) \\ =(7.5)/(10000) \\ =0.00075 \end{gathered}`

So, it is a small number.

Final answer:

a) Large

b) Small