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Which sign makes the statement true?\newline4.8×1054.8 \times 10^5 ?\text{?} 48,00048,000\newlineChoices:\newline(A) >>\newline(B) <<\newline(C) ==

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Q. Which sign makes the statement true?\newline4.8×1054.8 \times 10^5 ?\text{?} 48,00048,000\newlineChoices:\newline(A) >>\newline(B) <<\newline(C) ==
  1. Express in Scientific Notation: We have 4.8×1054.8 \times 10^5 and 48,00048,000. \newlineFirst, let's express 48,00048,000 in scientific notation to easily compare it with 4.8×1054.8 \times 10^5.\newline48,000=4.8×10448,000 = 4.8 \times 10^4
  2. Compare Exponents: Now we compare 4.8×1054.8 \times 10^5 with 4.8×1044.8 \times 10^4. Since the base number 4.84.8 is the same in both expressions, we only need to compare the exponents to determine which is larger. 5>45 > 4 Therefore, 4.8×105>4.8×1044.8 \times 10^5 > 4.8 \times 10^4.
  3. Replace and Compare: Since 48,00048,000 is equal to 4.8×1044.8 \times 10^4, we can now replace it in the original comparison.\newlineWhich sign makes the statement true?\newline4.8×105?48,0004.8 \times 10^5 \, ? \, 48,000\newlineNow we know that:\newline4.8×105>4.8×1044.8 \times 10^5 > 4.8 \times 10^4\newlineSo, the correct sign is ">>".

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