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.

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To find the number of feathers needed to make a weight of 4.1×10^3 g, we can set up a proportion.

Let x be the number of feathers needed.
Therefore, the weight of x feathers is 0.0082 g * x.

We can set up the proportion:
0.0082 g * x = 4.1×10^3 g

To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by 0.0082 g:
x = (4.1×10^3 g) / (0.0082 g)

Calculating the right side of the equation:
x = 5.0×10^5

Therefore, you would need 5.0×10^5 feathers to make a weight of 4.1×10^3 g.
that is incorrect
Apologies for the error. Let's calculate it correctly:

To find the number of feathers needed to make a weight of 4.1×10^3 g, we divide the desired weight by the weight of one feather.

Number of feathers = (Weight needed) / (Weight of one feather)
Number of feathers = (4.1×10^3 g) / (0.0082 g)

When dividing, subtract the exponents:
Number of feathers = 5.0×10^5

Therefore, you would need 5.0×10^5 feathers to make a weight of 4.1×10^3 g.
how is that the answer if that is litterly in the question????
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