A certain computer can perform 10^5 calculations per second. How many calculations can it perform in 10 seconds?

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A certain computer can perform 10^5 calculations per second.  How many calculations can it perform in 10 seconds?

I just cannot seem to solve this problem can somebody explain how to do this step by step?

Delilah · Accepted Answer

100,000 100,000 x 10 = 1,000,000 thanks!!!

Reiny · Answer

Ummmh, doesn't 10^5 mean 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 ?? So if we multiply by another 10 , how many 10's will we have now ?

blank · Answer

thanks that helped