The area of the southern ocean is about 7.85 x 10^6 square miles. The difference between the areas of the indian ocean and the southern ocean is about 1.865 x 10^7 square miles. Explain how to find the area of the indian ocean. Then find the area.
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Answer:The answer to your question is: 2.65 x 10⁷ square milesStep-by-step explanation:DataSouthern ocean area = 7.85 x 10⁶ square milesDifference between areas Indian ocean = 1.865 x 10⁷ square miles and the southern ocean Process a) To find the area of the Indian ocean we need to sum of the values of the area of the Southern ocean and the area of the difference between the Indian ocean and the southern ocean.b) Area of the Indian Ocean = 1.865 x 10⁷ + 7.85 x 10⁶ = 2.65 x 10⁷ square miles