Question

If a cow has a mass of 9×10^2 kilograms, and a blue whale has a mass of 1.8×10^5 kilograms, which of these statements is true?

The blue whale has about 200 times more mass.


The cow has about 200 times more mass.


The blue whale has about 500 times more mass.


There is no way to compare the masses.

Answer 1

The 1st answer, The blue whale has about 200 times more mass. might be correct.

Explanation:

9 x 10 ^2= 900 kilograms

1.8 × 10 ^5= 180000 kilograms

180000 kilograms / 900 kilograms= 200 times