How many 1/2s are in 4?

Really need on these. i have no idea what to do

According to the 2008 u.s. census, california had a population of approximately 4 × 10^7 people and florida had a population of approximately 2 × 10^7 people. which of the following is true? a. the population of florida was approximately two times the population of california. b. the population of florida was approximately twenty times the population of california. c. the population of california was approximately twenty times the population of florida. d. the population of california was approximately two times the population of florida.

Atheater wants to build movable steps that they can use to go on and off the stage. they want the steps to have enough space inside so they can also be used to store props. how much space is inside the steps?