Question

Hello I truly need some help on the below math problem.

The mass of the sun is 2 x 10 to the 27th power metric tons, or 2 x 10 to the 30th power kilograms. How many kilograms are in one metric unit?

One metric ton is equal to _____ kilograms.

How would I go about finding out how to do this with the exponents?

Answer 1

1 metric ton = 1000 kg

notice (2 x 10^30)/(2 x 10^27) = 10^3 = 1000

Behold the simplicity and beauty of the metric system.

Answer 2

Hello Reiny. This makes sense on how you showed me because now I have a better understanding of this.

Thank you