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What is (1+0.549)^60? Step by step explanation please?

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To calculate (1+0.549
)^{60, you first add 1 and 0.549 to get 1.549, then raise 1.549 to the 60th power using a calculator. Final rounding should be according to the instructions provided for the number of significant figures required.

To calculate (1+0.549
)^{60, you are effectively raising the sum of 1 and 0.549, or 1.549, to the 60th power. The exact value of such an expression is most easily calculated using a scientific calculator. However, we can consider the properties of exponents as a step-by-step approach:

  1. First, add the numbers 1 and 0.549 to get 1.549.
  2. Then, recognize that the exponent 60 indicates that we are multiplying 1.549 by itself 60 times.
  3. Use a calculator to raise 1.549 to the power of 60 to get the result.

The result of this calculation will be a large number, and if you're required to round the answer or use a specific number of significant figures, remember that the result provided by a calculator is exact, and you should round as necessary according to the instructions of your task.

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