Question

airplanes are sometimes used to fight fires. a certain airplane can deliver $2.19 \times 10^4$ liters of water in one trip. how much water can this airplane deliver in 4 trips?
write your answer in scientific notation.
liters

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the amount per trip

The airplane delivers $2.19 \times 10^{4}$ liters per trip.

Step2: Multiply by the number of trips

To find the total for 4 trips, multiply the per - trip amount by 4:
\[

$$\begin{align*} (2.19\times 10^{4})\times4&=(2.19\times4)\times 10^{4}\\ & = 8.76\times 10^{4} \end{align*}$$

\]

Answer:

$8.76\times 10^{4}$ liters