Question

In 2009 there were 2.35 x 106 ferrets kept as pets in India. At the same time there were 3.43 x 105 ferrets kept as pets in France. How many total ferrets were kept as pets in those two countries?

Answer 1

The total number of ferrets kept as pets in India and France in 2009 is calculated by adding 2.35 x 10^6 and 3.43 x 10^5, giving a result of 2.693 x 10^6 ferrets.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total number of ferrets kept as pets in India and France in 2009, we need to add the two given numbers. The numbers are given in scientific notation, which makes the calculation a bit more straightforward.

In India, there were 2.35 x 106 ferrets. In France, there were 3.43 x 105 ferrets. To add these numbers, we align the exponents and then add:

2.35 x 106
+ 0.343 x 106 (Since 3.43 x 105 is the same as 0.343 x 106)
= 2.693 x 106

So, the total number of ferrets kept as pets in both countries is 2.693 x 106.