Mrs. Roberts plans to purchase a microscope for a present as a Christmas gift. The A model magnifies to a maximum of 5 x10 2 power , while the b model magnifies to a maximum of 3x10 3 power times. Which of the following statements is true? 1. The b model is 6 times stronger than the a model. 2 the a model is 6 times stronger than the b model. 3. The b model is 1.1 times stronger than the a model. 4. The a model is 1.1 times stronger than the b model. 5. The b model is 15 times stronger than the a model. Been on this over a week now need help figuring it out.

5 x 10^2 = 5 x100 = 500

3 x 10^3 = 3 x ____ = ____
Compare 500 and the next line's result to determine your answer.

To determine which of the statements is true, we need to compare the magnification powers of the two microscope models.

The A model has a maximum magnification of 5 x 10^2 power, which is equal to 500x magnification (since 10^2 is equal to 100).

The B model has a maximum magnification of 3 x 10^3 power, which is equal to 3000x magnification (since 10^3 is equal to 1000).

Now, let's compare these two values:

1. The statement "The B model is 6 times stronger than the A model" is not true since 3000 is not 6 times greater than 500.

2. The statement "The A model is 6 times stronger than the B model" is also not true since 500 is not 6 times greater than 3000.

3. The statement "The B model is 1.1 times stronger than the A model" is not true since 3000 is not 1.1 times greater than 500.

4. The statement "The A model is 1.1 times stronger than the B model" is not true since 500 is not 1.1 times greater than 3000.

5. The statement "The B model is 15 times stronger than the A model" is true since 3000 is approximately 15 times greater than 500.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 5: "The B model is 15 times stronger than the A model."