Question

Which is greater 5x10^2 or 2x10^5

Answer 1

Answer:

2x10^5

Step-by-step explanation:

$5 \times {10}^{2} = 5 \times 100 = 500 \\ \\ 2 \times {10}^{5} = 2 \times 100000 = 200000 \\ \\ 200000 > 500 \\ \\ 2 \times {10}^{5} \: is \: greater$