SOLUTION: Right now I'm working on a PSAT Practice Booklet and I'm not sure how to solve it. 0.30608 = (3/10^j) + (6/10^k) + (8/10^n) If j, k, and n are positive integers in the equati

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Question 402901: Right now I'm working on a PSAT Practice Booklet and I'm not sure how to solve it.
0.30608 = (3/10^j) + (6/10^k) + (8/10^n)
If j, k, and n are positive integers in the equation above, what is the value of j+k+n?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Rewrite the left side into 3%2A10%5E%28-1%29%2B6%2A10%5E%28-3%29%2B8%2A10%5E%28-5%29 and equate terms.