Problem: The distance light travels in one year is approximately 5,870,000,000,000 miles. The distance light travels in 100 years is:
Answer Choices:
A. 587×108 miles
B. 587×1010 miles
C. 587×10−10 miles
D. 587×1012miles
E. 587×10−12miles
Solution:
5,870,000,000,000=587⋅1010,(587⋅1010)100=587⋅1012.