Question

the data in the table shows the weights, in pounds, of different mammals. make some comparisons about the weights of the mammals. based on the data in the table, is a blue whale or white rhinoceros heavier? mammal weight (pounds) african elephant 1.44×10^4 blue whale 2.87×10^5 fin whale 9.92×10^4 right whale 8.82×10^4 white rhinoceros 7.94×10^3 the weighs more because

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the weights

Blue whale weight: $2.87\times 10^{5}$ pounds, White rhinoceros weight: $7.94\times 10^{3}$ pounds.

Step2: Compare the exponents

The exponent of $10$ for blue - whale is 5 and for white rhinoceros is 3. Since $5>3$, $2.87\times 10^{5}>7.94\times 10^{3}$.

Answer:

The blue whale weighs more because $2.87\times 10^{5}>7.94\times 10^{3}$.