Write these numbers in order of size - Edexcel - GCSE Maths - Question 11 - 2020 - Paper 1

Question 11

Write these numbers in order of size.
Start with the smallest number.
6.72 x 10^5
67.2 x 10^4
672 x 10^1
0.000672
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Write these numbers in order of size - Edexcel - GCSE Maths - Question 11 - 2020 - Paper 1
Identify the numbers

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The numbers provided are:
- 6.72 x 10^5
- 67.2 x 10^4
- 672 x 10^1
- 0.000672
Convert to standard form

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To compare these numbers easily, convert them to the same format:
- 6.72 x 10^5 = 672000
- 67.2 x 10^4 = 67200
- 672 x 10^1 = 6720
- 0.000672 = 6.72 x 10^-4
Order the numbers

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Now, we arrange the numbers in ascending order:
- 0.000672 (or 6.72 x 10^-4)
- 672 x 10^1 (or 6720)
- 67.2 x 10^4 (or 67200)
- 6.72 x 10^5 (or 672000)
Final answer

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The numbers in order of size from smallest to largest are:
- 0.000672
- 672 x 10^1
- 67.2 x 10^4
- 6.72 x 10^5
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