Which of the following is the greatest number?

a. 1.3 * 105

b. 9.8 * 102

c. 9.6 * 104

d. 4.6 * 10-5

The greatest number is A. 1.3 * 10⁵

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's find the greatest number:

Option A : 1.3 * 10⁵ = 1.3 * 100,000 = 130,000

Option B : 9.8 * 10² = 9.8 * 100 = 980

Option C : 9.6 * 10⁴ = 9.6 * 10,000 = 96,000

Option D : 4.6 * 10⁻⁵ = 4.6 * 0.00001 = 0.000046

130,000 > 96,000 > 980 > 0.000046

The greatest number is A. 1.3 * 10⁵

answer: no, but if it does it's a obvious pattern.

step-by-step explanation:

if x = 1, then the answer is 3.5