How many times is 4 × 10^4 larger than 2 × 10^2 ?(1 point)
To determine how many times 4 × 10^4 is larger than 2 × 10^2, we first divide 4 × 10^4 by 2 × 10^2:
(4 × 10^4) ÷ (2 × 10^2)
This can be simplified by dividing 4 by 2, and 10^4 by 10^2:
((4 ÷ 2) × (10^4 ÷ 10^2))
= (2 × 10^2)
= 200
So, 4 × 10^4 is 200 times larger than 2 × 10^2. Answer: \boxed{200}.