SOLUTION: A parsec is approximately {{{3.1}}}{{{x10^16}}} meters. How many meters are there in {{{8 x 10^13}}} parsecs

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Question 103491: A parsec is approximately meters. How many meters are there in parsecs
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A parsec is approx 3.1x10^16 meters.How many meters are there in 8x10^13 parsecs
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(8x10^13 p)*(3.1x10^16 m/p) = (8*3.1x10^29) = 24.8x10^29 = 2.48x10^30 meters
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Stan H.

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