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5. Which value is closest to (7.5 x 10³)+(5.2 x 105) ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
11.7 x 105
11.7 x 104
5.275 x 105
5.275 x 104

1 Answer

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(7.5 * 10^3) = 7500
(5.2 * 10^5) = 520000
Adding
7500 + 520000 = 527500.
Verify,
5.275 * 10^5 = 527500. So option c is correct.
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