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22 September, 19:28

The average weight of an adult blue whale is estimated to be 250000

pounds. At birth, a baby blue whale calf weighs approximately 5000 pounds.

How many baby blue whales would it take to equal the weight of an adult blue whale? Express your answer in scientific notation.

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  1. 22 September, 21:43
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    250000/5000

    Simplifies to

    250/5

    5 goes into 25 5 times, add a 0

    50 baby blue whales = 1 adult blue whale

    5x10^1

    Or 5x10
  2. 22 September, 22:11
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    5 X 50? 50 baby blue whales would it take to equal the weight of an adult blue whale.
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