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Question

In August 2001, there were approximately 2 million people living in Apple City. In August 2011, that population grew to 6 million people. How many more people lived in Apple City in 2011 in comparison to 2001? Write your answer in scientific notation

Answer 1

In August 2001 there were 2 million people. In August 2011 there were 6 million people. So in August 2011 there were 4 million more people than in 2001.

4 million = 4,000,000 = 4 x 10⁶