Astronomers measure large distances in light-years. One light-year is the distance that light can travel in one year, or approximately 5.88 *10^12 miles. Suppose a star is 3.2 * 10^2 light-years from Earth. In scientific notation, approximately how many miles is it?

Question

A)1.88 x 10^12
B)5.88 x 10^14
C)3.2  x 10^15
D)1.88 x 10^15

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Can someone please answer the question? : (

umma · Answer

1 light year = 5.88*10^12 miles so.... 3.2 * 10^2 light-years= ? miles ?miles : multiply 3.2 * 10^2 light-years and 5.88*10^12 together

Dakota · Answer

Umma, those numbers still don’t add up

. · Answer

Its D)1.88 x 10^15 if you do what umma tells you.

idk · Answer

idk

Fortnite gamer · Answer

5.76 x 10^14 miles

Fortnite gamer · Answer

Whoops never mind I'm on a different lesson lol

lia · Answer

It been six years and still no answer :(

Nickocado Avocado · Answer

IT’S JUST WATER WEIGHT!

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it is C