Question

In the Metric System, you would need to have (10^4)^2 grams to equal 1 metric ton. Simplify this measurement by multiplying the exponents, then simplify by finding the actual number ofgrams needed to equal 1 metric ton.

Answer 1

(10^4)^2 = 10^(4*2) = 10^8

1 metric ton = 10^8 =  100,000,000 grams.