Which of the following is the largest number? A) 3 × 10^-2 B) 5 × 10 ⁴ C) 3 × 10 ³ D) 3.5 × 10^-6

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To determine which number is largest, we need to compare the exponents first. The exponents in A, C, and D are all negative, which means they are less than 1. On the other hand, the exponent in B is 14, which is the largest of all the choices.

Next, we compare the coefficients (the numbers in front of the 10 to the power of the exponent). The coefficients in A, C, and D are all 3, while the coefficient in B is 5. Since 5 is greater than 3, we can conclude that B is the largest number.

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