the actual population of the U.S is approximately 3.14 x 10^8. how does the population density of california compare with the population density of the U.S.?

Question

Cali was 8.816 x 10^8

Answer 1

We can divide using scientific notation

 

We want to compare the population density of CA with that of the entire U.S., so we have:

 

(8.816 x 10⁸) ÷ (3.14 x 10⁸) = 2.81

 

The population density of CA is approximately 2.81 times the population density of the entire U.S.