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\textbf{(D)}\ 587 * 10^{12} \text{ miles} \qquad | \textbf{(D)}\ 587 * 10^{12} \text{ miles} \qquad | ||
\textbf{(E)}\ 587* 10^{ - 12} \text{ miles} </math> | \textbf{(E)}\ 587* 10^{ - 12} \text{ miles} </math> | ||
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==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
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| + | The distance light travels in one year can also be written as <math>587 * 10^10</math>. In 100 years, light will travel <math>(587 * 10^10) * 100 = 587 * 10^12</math> | ||
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| + | Therefore, our answer is <math>\fbox{(D) 587 * 10^{12}}</math> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 31 December 2015
Problem #3
The distance light travels in one year is approximately 
miles. The distance light travels in 
years is:
Solution
The distance light travels in one year can also be written as 
. In 100 years, light will travel 
Therefore, our answer is $\fbox{(D) 587 * 10^{12}}$ (Error compiling LaTeX. Unknown error_msg)
