The weight of an ant averages about 3×10^−6 kg. There are about 1×10^16 ants in the world. What is the approximate weight in kilograms of all the ants in the world? Write the answer in scientific notation.(1 point)

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To find the weight of all the ants in the world, we can multiply the weight of one ant (3×10^-6 kg) by the number of ants (1×10^16):

3×10^-6 kg * 1×10^16 ants = 3×10^-6 * 1×10^16 = 3×1 = 3 kg.

Therefore, the approximate weight of all the ants in the world is 3 kilograms.