Question

The average distance between the Sun and a certain planet is approximately 2.3 x 1014 inches. Which of the following is closest to the average distance between the Sun and the planet, in kilometers? (1 kilometer is approximately 3.9 x 104inches.) (A) 7.1 x 10^8(B) 5.9 x 10^9(C) 1.6 x 10^10(D) 1.6 x 10^11(E) 5.9 x 10^11

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 5.9 X 10^9

Explanation:

For this question, we assume the following:

•2.3 x 1014 inches is actually 2.3 x 10^14 inches.

•3.9 x 104inches is actually 3.9 x 10^4inches

We now calculate thus;

The average distance in km would be 2.3 x 10^14/3.9 x 10^4

= 0.59 X 10^10.

Therefore, we have;

5.9 X 10^9km.