Question

An astroid is heading toward mars at the rate of 7.7 times 10^4 mi./hr. if the astroid is 3.311 times 10^8 miles away from mars how many hours will it be before it hits mars

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GPT 3.5
To calculate the time it will take for the asteroid to hit Mars, we can use the formula distance = rate x time.

Given:
Rate = 7.7 x 10^4 mi/hr
Distance = 3.311 x 10^8 miles

Let's solve for time:
3.311 x 10^8 miles = (7.7 x 10^4 mi/hr) x time

To solve for time, divide both sides of the equation by the rate:
time = (3.311 x 10^8 miles) / (7.7 x 10^4 mi/hr)

Simplifying this expression:
time = (3.311 / 7.7) x (10^8 / 10^4) hours
time = 0.429 x 10^4 hours
time = 4.29 x 10^3 hours

Therefore, it will take approximately 4.29 x 10^3 hours for the asteroid to hit Mars.

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