To find the approximate weight of all the ants in the world, we need to multiply the weight of one ant by the total number of ants.
Weight of one ant = 3 x 10^6 kg
Total number of ants = 1 x 10^16 ants
Weight of all the ants = (3 x 10^6 kg) x (1 x 10^16 ants)
To multiply the numbers, we add the exponents:
Weight of all the ants = 3 x 1 x 10^(6 + 16) kg = 3 x 10^22 kg
So, the approximate weight of all the ants in the world is 3 x 10^22 kg. Therefore, the correct answer is not provided among the options.
The weight of an ant averages about 3 x 10^6 kg. There are about 1 x 10^16 ants in the world. What is the approximate weight in kilograms of all the ants in the world? Write the answer in scientific notation.
1. 3 x 10^10
2. 2.45 x 10^14
3. 1.26 x 10^34
4. 3.075 x 10^7
5. 8.36 x 10^9
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