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The magnitude scale for earthquakes is based on powers of 10. A magnitude 8 earthquake represents 108, while a magnitude 3 earthquake represents 103. How many times as great as a magnitude 3 earthquake is a magnitude 8 earthquake?

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Answer:

1.049

Explanation:

Divide 103 into 108

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