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Use Scientific Notation to Solve the Problem 1.2×1071.2 \times 10 ^ { 7 }

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Use scientific notation to solve the problem.
-How many liters of oil are needed to supply the electrical energy needs of an average U.S. home for 7 weeks? Assume that the energy released by burning one liter of oil is 1.2×1071.2 \times 10 ^ { 7 } joules and that the
Electrical energy used daily in an average U.S. home is 5×1075 \times 10 ^ { 7 } joules. Round your answer to the
Nearest tenth of a liter.


A) 11.8 liters
B) 1.7 liters
C) 29.2 liters
D) 204.2 liters

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