Consider these three numbers expressed in scientific notation: 8.2 × 10-3, 5.2 × 10-6, and 4.1 × 10-6. Which number is the greatest, and by how many times is it greater than the smallest number?
A.
The greatest number is 8.2 × 10-3. It is 20 times greater than the smallest number.
B.
The greatest number is 5.2 × 10-6. It is 20 times greater than the smallest number.
C.
The greatest number is 8.2 × 10-3. It is 2,000 times greater than the smallest number.
D.
The greatest number is 5.2 × 10-6. It is 2,000 times greater than the smallest number.

Question

Consider these three numbers expressed in scientific notation: 8.2 × 10-3, 5.2 × 10-6, and 4.1 × 10-6. Which number is the greatest, and by how many times is it greater than the smallest number?
A. 
The greatest number is 8.2 × 10-3. It is 20 times greater than the smallest number.
B. 
The greatest number is 5.2 × 10-6. It is 20 times greater than the smallest number.
C. 
The greatest number is 8.2 × 10-3. It is 2,000 times greater than the smallest number.
D. 
The greatest number is 5.2 × 10-6. It is 2,000 times greater than the smallest number.