SOLUTION: saturn is about 2.87x10^12m from the sun. light travels at approximately 3x10^8 m/s. how long does it take for the suns light to reach saturn? give your answer in seconds and to th

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Question 193405: saturn is about 2.87x10^12m from the sun. light travels at approximately 3x10^8 m/s. how long does it take for the suns light to reach saturn? give your answer in seconds and to the nearest minute.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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2.87%2A10%5E12%2F%283%2A10%5E8%29=9566.67 seconds
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9566.67/60=159 minutes