Last year a large trucking company delivered 8.0x10^5 tons of goods with an average value of $30,000 per ton. what was the total value of the goods delivered? write the answer in scientific notation.

$24(10)⁹

Step-by-step explanation:

Last year a large trucking company delivered goods = 8.0 × 10⁵ tons

We will simplify the value = 8.0 × 10⁵

                                          = 8.0 × 100,000

                                         =  800,000 tons

An average value of each ton = $30,000

Therefore, the value of 800,000 tons = 30,000 × 800,000

                                                               = $24,000,000,000

                                                               = $24 billions

We will rewrite the answer in scientific notation

$24,000,000,000 = $24(10)⁹