How many times larger? Compare numbers in scientific notation
Divide the front numbers, then divide the powers of 10 by subtracting the exponents.
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How many times larger is 6 × 10⁸ than 3 × 10⁵?
Answer: 2000
How many times larger is 8 × 10⁷ than 4 × 10⁵?
Answer: 200
How many times larger is 9 × 10⁴ than 3 × 10²?
Answer: 300
Tip: Divide the front numbers, then divide the powers of 10 by subtracting the exponents.
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