Final answer:
To calculate the expression, multiply 40,000,000 by 90,000,000, divide by 8,000, and multiply by 500. The answer is a) 225,000,000,000.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the expression, we use the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, multiply 40,000,000 by 90,000,000 to get 3,600,000,000,000,000. Then divide by 8,000 to get 450,000,000,000. Finally, multiply by 500 to get 225,000,000,000.
So, the correct answer is 225,000,000,000 (option a).