Consider these three numbers written in scientific notation: 6.5 × 103, 5.5 × 105, and 1.1 × 103. Which number is the greatest,
and by how many times is it greater than the smallest number? A.
The greatest number is 5.5 × 105. It is 5 times greater than the smallest number.
B.
The greatest number is 6.5 × 103. It is 50 times greater than the smallest number.
C.
The greatest number is 5.5 × 105. It is 500 times greater than the smallest number.
D.
The greatest number is 6.5 × 103. It is 5,000 times greater than the smallest number.
E.
The greatest number is 5.5 × 105. It is 5,000 times greater than the smallest number.
