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Question 9

Table 1 shows the estimated number of neurones in the brain of different mammalian species.

MammalEstimated number of neurones in the brain
Mouse7.1 × 107
Cat2.5 × 108
Chimpanzee2.8 × 109
Human8.6 × 1010

Calculate the difference between the estimated number of neurones in the brain of the cat and the brain of the mouse.

Give your answer in standard form.

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