An empty dump truck weighs about 2.8x10^5 pounds. How much does it weigh if 15,300 pounds of trash is added? The answer should be in scientific notation

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The weight of the empty dump truck is 2.8x10^5 pounds.
If 15,300 pounds of trash is added, the total weight would be:
2.8x10^5 + 1.53x10^4 = 2.953x10^5 pounds.