Compare 7.6 × 10^−25 and 6.7 × 10^−52. Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses
7.6 × 10−25 > 6.7 × 10−52
7.6 times 10 Superscript negative 25 Baseline is greater than 6.7 times 10 Superscript negative 52 Baseline
7.6 × 10−25 ≤ 6.7 × 10−52
7.6 times 10 Superscript negative 25 Baseline is less than or equal to 6.7 times 10 Superscript negative 52 Baseline
7.6 × 10−25 = 6.7 × 10−52
7.6 times 10 Superscript negative 25 Baseline equals 6.7 times 10 Superscript negative 52 Baseline
7.6 × 10^−25 < 6.7 × 10^−52
7.6 times 10 Superscript negative 25 Baseline is less than 6.7 times 10 Superscript negative 52 Baseline
7.6 × 10^−25 > 6.7 × 10^−52
To compare numbers written in scientific notation, we compare the values of the base numbers (7.6 and 6.7) and the exponents (-25 and -52).
In this case, the base numbers are different. 7.6 is greater than 6.7. Therefore, we can conclude that 7.6 × 10^-25 is greater than 6.7 × 10^-52.
So, the correct statement is: 7.6 × 10^-25 > 6.7 × 10^-52.