Question

Jonita determined that the distance between her apartment and the nearest hospital was more than 1,600 meters but less than 1,900 meters. Which of the following could be a reasonable estimate for
the distance between her house and the hospital?

O 1.7 x 102 meters
O 1.8 x 103 meters
O 1.7 x 10-3 meters
O 1.8 x 10-2 meters

Answer 1

Answer: 1.8 x 103 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

The average of the two extremes is 1,700 meters.  This would be 1.7x10^3 in scientific notation.  None of the four options include this number.  But three stand out as total losers.  We can convert the answer options to see the difference:

O 1.7 x 102 meters  =    170 meters      [Loser]

O 1.8 x 103 meters  =  1800 meters

O 1.7 x 10-3 meters =  0.0017 meters   [Loser]

O 1.8 x 10-2 meters =  0.018 meters     [Loser]