An algebra problem by Javed Siddiqui
Algebra
Level
2
- The distance light travels in one year is approximately 5,870,000,000,000 miles. The distance light travels in 100 years is
(a) 587 × 10^8 miles, (b) 587 × 10^10 miles, (c) 587 × 10^-10 miles, (d) 587 × 10^12 miles,
i am sorry i did not notice i was to add ^ but forgot so while solving the question do focus the parts a,b,c,and d.
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1 solution
Solution:
The distance of the light travels in 100 years is:
5,870,000,000,000 × 100 miles.
= 587,000,000,000,000 miles.
= 587 × 1012 miles.
Answer: (d)