Question

2. Approximately how many times larger is the bigger number of the numbers given below?

Explain.
2.3 x 10^-5 and 3.702 x 10^-4

Answer 1

Answer: 3.702 x 10^-4 is approximately 16 times larger than 2.3 x 10^-5

Explanation:

When working with negative exponents, the one with the smaller number in the exponent is the larger number (4<5). After that, all you have to do is divide.

3.702 x 10^-4/2.3 x 10^-5 ≈ 16