A feather weighs 0.0082 g. How many feathers would you need to make a weight of 4.1×103 g? Write the answer in scientific notation.

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To find the number of feathers needed, divide the total weight by the weight of one feather:

Number of feathers = Total weight / Weight of one feather

Number of feathers = 4.1×103 g / 0.0082 g

Number of feathers = 5.0×105 feathers

Therefore, you would need 5.0×105 feathers to make a weight of 4.1×103 g.
A feather weighs 0.0082 g. How many feathers would you need to make a weight of 4.1×10^3 g? Write the answer in scientific notation.
To find the number of feathers needed, divide the total weight by the weight of one feather:

Number of feathers = Total weight / Weight of one feather

Number of feathers = 4.1×10^3 g / 0.0082 g

Number of feathers = (4.1×10^3) / (0.0082) = 500

Therefore, you would need 5.0×10^2 feathers to make a weight of 4.1×10^3 g.
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To find the number of feathers needed, divide the total weight by the weight of one feather:

Number of feathers = Total weight / Weight of one feather

Number of feathers = (4.1×10^3 g) / (0.0082 g) = 5.0×10^5

Therefore, you would need 5.0×10^5 feathers to make a weight of 4.1×10^3 g.