We have seen that the 2016 U.S. national debt was $18.9 trillion. In Exercises 117118, you will

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We have seen that the 2016 U.S. national debt was $18.9 trillion. In Exercises 117–118, you will use scientific notation to put a number like 18.9 trillion in perspective.

a. Express 18.9 trillion in scientific notation.

b. Each year, Americans spend $254 billion on summer vacations. Express this number in scientific notation.

c. Use your answers from parts (a) and (b) to determine how many years Americans can have free summer vacations for $18.9 trillion.

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780134453262

7th Edition

Authors: Robert F Blitzer

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