Provide an Appropriate Response

question 33

Essay

Provide an appropriate response.
-According to the 2000 U.S. census, the population of the United States on April 1, 2000 was approximately
281,422,000 (Source: www.census.gov). The population of the U.S. in 1900 was approximately 76,212,000. Write
both population numbers in scientific notation and use these expressions to calculate the ratio of the population
in 2000 to that in 1900. Express the ratio in standard decimal form to four decimal places.

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Definitions:

Purpose

The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Securities Registration Statement

A document filed with the SEC that includes details about a company's financial status, the securities to be sold, and the offer's terms, required for public offerings.

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

United States legislation that governs the trading of securities, such as stocks and bonds, to protect investors against fraud.

Purpose

The reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists. It serves as a guiding principle in decision-making and strategy.