Question

Convert 5.52 x 10^8 g to kilograms using scientific notation.

A) 552 kg
B) 0.552 kg
C) 55.2 kg
D) 5520 kg

Answer 1

To convert 5.52 × 10^8 g to kilograms, divide the given value by 1000 since there are 1000 grams in a kilogram. The answer is 552 kg.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert 5.52 × 10^8 g to kilograms, we need to divide the given value by 1000 since there are 1000 grams in a kilogram. This gives us 5.52 × 10^8 g ÷ 1000 = 5.52 × 10^ 5 kg.

Therefore, the answer is A) 552 kg.