Question

The population of California is 3.7 x 107 people. The population of Colorado is 5.0 x 106 people. What is the difference in size between these two populations? Express the answer in scientific notation.

Answer 1

Explanation:

3.7 × 107 = 395.9

5.0 × 106 = 530

530 - 395.9 = 134.10