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Jonita determined that the distance between her apartment and the nearest hospital was more than 1,600 meters but less than 1,900 meters. Which of the following could be a reasonable estimate for

the distance between her house and the hospital?

O 1.7 x 102 meters
O 1.8 x 103 meters
O 1.7 x 10-3 meters
O 1.8 x 10-2 meters

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Answer: 1.8 x 103 meters

Explanation:

The average of the two extremes is 1,700 meters. This would be 1.7x10^3 in scientific notation. None of the four options include this number. But three stand out as total losers. We can convert the answer options to see the difference:

O 1.7 x 102 meters = 170 meters [Loser]

O 1.8 x 103 meters = 1800 meters

O 1.7 x 10-3 meters = 0.0017 meters [Loser]

O 1.8 x 10-2 meters = 0.018 meters [Loser]

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