Aim #11: How do we solve word problems involving scientific notation? (Day 2)(Unit 1 - Exponents and Scientific Notation)

HW #11: Scientific Notation Word Problems (Day2) Handout

Do Now: 1) A 30-second commercial aired during the 2007 Super Bowl cost $2,600,000. A 30-second commercial aired during the 1967 Super Bowl cost $40,000. How many times more expensive was it to air an advertisement during the 2007 Super Bowl than the 1967 Super Bowl? Express answer in scientific notation.

2) In 2010, the population in the United States was about 3.09 x 108. Spending for healthcare was about $8,754 per person. About how much did the United States spend on healthcare in 2010? Express your answer in scientific notation.

3) A computer can perform 4.66 x 108 instructions per second. How many instructions is that per minute? Per hour? Express in scientific notation.

Unit 1 Test on Thursday 9/27!