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Which number is greater,

23
×
10
3
or
11
×
10
4
? How do you know? Show your work and explain your steps.

2 Answers

1 vote

Answer:

A:

10^3 = 1,000

23•1,000 = 23,000

10^4 = 10,000

11•10,000 = 110,000

110,000 > 23,000

User Zack Marrapese
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2 votes

Answer:

A. 23×10^3

B. 11×10^4



Your answer would be B, 11x10^4.


Explanation:

To find your answer you can evaluate each equation and compare your answers.





A:

10^3 = 1,000

23•1,000 = 23,000


B:

10^4 = 10,000

11•10,000 = 110,000



End Result:

110,000 > 23,000




Therefore your answer would be choice B.








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