Question

Compare 60 squared (3600) and the number 7.61122. Plot each number at its approximate location on a number line with a scale of 100 units per interval. How do these numbers compare when represented on the number line?

A) 60 squared is greater than 7.61122
B) 60 squared is less than 7.61122
C) 60 squared is equal to 7.61122
D) Cannot be determined from the information given

Answer 1

60 squared (3600) is greater than the number 7.61122 when represented on the number line.

Step-by-step explanation:

To compare 60 squared (3600) and the number 7.61122 on a number line with a scale of 100 units per interval, we can plot each number at their approximate location.

60 squared (3600) would be plotted at the position of 3600/100 = 36 on the number line.

The number 7.61122 would be plotted at the position of 7.61122/100 = 0.0761122 on the number line.

Comparing the positions of these numbers, we can see that 60 squared (3600) is greater than the number 7.61122.

Therefore, the correct answer is A) 60 squared is greater than 7.61122.