Asia is the largest of the world’s seven continents with an area of approximately 1.7 times 10 Superscript 7 square miles. Australia, the smallest continent, has an area of approximately 3.1 times 10 Superscript 6 square miles. How much larger is Asia than Australia? Express the answer in scientific notation.
1.40 times 10 Superscript 6 square miles
2.93 times 10 Superscript 6 square miles
1.39 times 10 Superscript 7 square miles
2.01 times 10 Superscript 7 square miles