Question

Last year, a large trucking company delivered 5.5x10^5 tons of goods with an average value of $23,000 per ton. What was the total value of the goods delivered? Write the answer in scientific notation.

A. 1.265x10^9 dollars
B. 1.265x10^10 dollars
C. 1.265x10^12 dollars
D. 1.265x10^11 dollars

Answer 1

The total value is:
5. 5 x 10 ^5 * 23 x 10^3 =
= $126.5 * 10^8 =
= $1.265 x 10^10
Answer: B )