Question

The distance light travels in one year is approximately 5,870,000,000,000 miles. The distance light travels in 100 years is:
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Answer 1

Answer

Distance travelled by light in 100 years is 587 × 10¹²

Solution

As given that ->

Distance travelled in 1 year = 587 × 10^10 miles

Distance travelled in 100 years = 587× 10^10 × 100

=> 587 × 10^10 +2

As if base is same then the power got added .

=> 587 × 10¹²

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution:

The distance of the light travels in 100 years is:

5,870,000,000,000 × 100 miles.

= 587,000,000,000,000 miles.

= 587 × 1012 miles.

Answer: (d)