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Which sign makes the statement true?\newline6.20×1026.20 \times 10^2 ?\text{?} 6.20×1016.20 \times 10^1\newlineChoices:\newline(A) >>\newline(B) <<\newline(C) ==

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Q. Which sign makes the statement true?\newline6.20×1026.20 \times 10^2 ?\text{?} 6.20×1016.20 \times 10^1\newlineChoices:\newline(A) >>\newline(B) <<\newline(C) ==
  1. Analyze Given Expressions: Analyze the given expressions.\newlineWe have: \newline6.20×1026.20 \times 10^2 and 6.20×1016.20 \times 10^1\newlineAre the exponents the same or different?\newlineExponents are 22 and 11.\newlineBoth exponents are different.
  2. Compare Exponents: Compare the exponents.\newlineSince the base numbers 6.206.20 are the same, we can compare the exponents directly.\newline2>12 > 1\newlineThis means that 6.20×1026.20 \times 10^2 is greater than 6.20×1016.20 \times 10^1.
  3. Choose Correct Sign: Choose the correct sign.\newline6.20×102>6.20×1016.20 \times 10^2 > 6.20 \times 10^1\newlineThe correct sign that makes the statement true is >>.

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