1956 AHSME Problems/Problem 3: Difference between revisions
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==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
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> | 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>. | ||
Therefore, our answer is <math>(D) 587 * 10^{12}</math>. | Therefore, our answer is <math>(D) 587 * 10^{12}</math>. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 16:18, 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 
.
