word Math Issue, math homework help

word Math Issue, math homework help

Use the table to the right to answer the following question. How many kilograms of combustible sedimentary rock would be required to supply the energy needs of country A for 1 year?

Item

Energy (joules)

Energy released by burning 1 kg of a certain combustible sedimentary rock

1.6×10^9

Energy released by fission of 1 kg of a certain isotope

5.6×10^13

Energy released by fusion of hydrogen in 1 liter of water

7×10^13

Country A annual energy consumption

1×10^20

Country B annual energy consumption

3×10^19

It would take approximately kilograms.

(Use scientific notation. Use the multiplication symbol in the math palette as needed. Round to three decimal places as needed.)