Solve Express the Result in Scientific Notation $5.87 \times 10 ^ { 12 }$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Solve. Express the result in scientific notation. Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
-In one year, light travels 5 $5.87 \times 10 ^ { 12 }$ mile miles. How far would light travel inn 7 $7 \times 10 ^ { 4 }$ years?

• A) \(1.29 \times 10 ^ { 16 } \text { miles }\)
• B) \(4.11 \times 10 ^ { 16 } \text { miles }\)
• C) \(4.11 \times 10 ^ { 49 } \text { miles }\)
• D) \(4.11 \times 10 ^ { 17 } \text { miles }\)

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Definitions:

Conversion Cost

The sum of direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs, representing the costs to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to convert units of production into an amount of completed units to measure progress.

Conversion Costs

Costs specifically associated with converting raw materials into finished goods, which include labor and overhead.

Whole Units

The number of units in production during a period, whether completed or not.