To find the approximate weight in kilograms of all the ants in the world, we need to multiply the weight of one ant by the number of ants.
Weight of one ant = 3 × 10^(-6) kg (given)
Number of ants = 1 × 10^16 (given)
Multiplying these values, we get:
Weight of all ants = (3 × 10^(-6)) * (1 × 10^16)
To multiply numbers in scientific notation, we add their exponents and multiply their coefficients. In this case, the coefficient is 3 * 1 = 3, and the exponent is (-6) + 16 = 10.
Putting it all together, the weight of all the ants in the world is 3 × 10^10 kg (or 30000000000 kg) in scientific notation.
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 (hint: the answer is equal to 30000000000)
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