A family refers to a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who reside together. In 2000, in Country A, the average family net worth was $480,000 and there were about 8.5x10^7 families. Calculate the total family net worth in Country A in 2000.

My answer was 40,800,000,000,000 but it says to Use scientific notation. Use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed. Round to the nearest tenth.

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A family refers to a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who reside together. In 2000, in Country A, the average family net worth was $480,000 and there were about 8.5x10^7 families. Calculate the total family net worth in Country A in 2000. 

My answer was 40,800,000,000,000 but it says to Use scientific notation. Use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed. Round to the nearest tenth.

mathstudent55 · Answer

Your number is correct. Now you need to change it to scientific notation.

mathstudent55 · Answer

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