10. The approximate areas of Arizona and Indiana are listed below:

Arizona: 2.95 x 105 square miles
Indiana: 9.43 x 104 square miles
Which state has the larger area?
N. They are equal
O. Arizona
P. Indiana
Explain: When comparing numbers in scientific notation you must

compare the coefficients (the numbers before the multiplication symbol) first. In this case, 2.95 is greater than 9.43. Therefore, Arizona has the larger area.