The mass of Pluto is about 1.31 x 10^19 metric tons. The mass of the sun is about 1.998x10^27 metric tons. About how many times the mass of Pluto is the mass of the sun? Give answer in scientific notation.

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The mass of Pluto is about 1.31 x 10^19 metric tons.  The mass of the sun is about 1.998x10^27 metric tons.  About how many times the mass of Pluto is the mass of the sun?  Give answer in scientific notation.

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1.53x10^8

DanH · Answer

correct

becky · Answer

Thanks. You are such an ego booster. I am doubting how much I really know.

DanH · Answer

no problem. you're doing very well!!