To find the approximate weight of all ants in the world, we can multiply the average weight of an ant by the total number of ants.
Average weight of an ant = 3 × 10^-6 kg
Total number of ants = 1 × 10^26
Weight of all ants = (3 × 10^-6 kg) * (1 × 10^26 ants)
Multiplying the numbers, we get:
Weight of all ants = 3 × 10^(26 - 6) kg
= 3 × 10^20 kg
Therefore, the approximate weight of all ants in the world is 3 × 10^20 kilograms.
The weight of an ant averages about 3 × 10^-⁶ kg. There are about 1 × 10²⁶ ants in the world. What is the approximate weight in kilograms of all ants in the world? Write the answer in scientific notation.
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