Calculating Net Electric Flux through Submarine Hull: E&M Homework Question

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To calculate the net electric flux through the submarine hull, the net charge is determined to be -34 µC. The formula used for electric flux is Flux = q/e0. An initial calculation yielded an incorrect answer of 3841807.91 N*m^2/C due to a sign error. The correct answer should be presented with three significant digits. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accuracy in both calculations and significant figures.
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Homework Statement


The following charges are located inside a submarine: 2.00 µC, -9.00 µC, 27.0 µC, and -54.0 µC.
(a) Calculate the net electric flux through the hull of the submarine.


Homework Equations


Flux = q/e0


The Attempt at a Solution


I found the net charge, which happens to be -34e-6. So, I plugged the numbers into the equation and I keep getting the wrong answer. My answer was 3841807.91 N*m^2/C.
I am running out of ideas
 
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You forgot the sign. The number is correct, but you need to give it with three significant digits.

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