Answer:
The correct answer is: Option D: 120
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that
[tex]S_E = 5.1*10^8\ km^2\\S_J = 6.2*10^{10}\ km^2[/tex]
In order to find how much larger is the area of Jupiter we will divide the surface area of Jupiter by the Surface area of Earth. First of all we will have to equate the exponents of 10 so that the cutting can be done
Now,
[tex]= \frac{S_J}{S_E}\\= \frac{6.2*10^{10}}{5.1*10^8}[/tex]
10^10 can be written as: 10^8*10^2
[tex]=\frac{6.2*10^2*10^8}{5.1*10^8}\\= \frac{6.2*100}{5.1}\\=\frac{620}{5.1}\\=121.5686[/tex]
Closest to 121 is 120.
Approximately Jupiter's surface area is 120 times larger then Earth's surface area.
Hence,
The correct answer is: Option D: 120
