Question

a computer performs a calculation in 3.5 x 10^-5 seconds to solve a math problem. How long does the computer need to calculate the solutions to 5 x 10^4 math problems. Enter your answer in standard form

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let's do this in 2 steps :

1. go for 1×10⁴ math problems

2. multiply that result by 5 to fully cover 5×10⁴

1.

3.5×10^-5 × 1×10⁴ = 3.5×10^-1

2.

5 × 3.5×10^-1 = 16.5×10^-1 = 1.65×10⁰

so, the computer needs 1.65×10⁰ or simply 1.65 seconds.