What is the value of 154 hundred thousand centuries?

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The discussion revolves around the interpretation and calculation of the value of "154 hundred thousand centuries," exploring its meaning in terms of years and centuries. Participants engage in clarifying the mathematical conversions involved.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that "154 hundred thousand centuries" could be interpreted as 154 * 100,000, leading to different calculations.
  • Others argue that this expression could mean 15,400,000 centuries, which translates to 1,540,000,000 years when multiplied by 100.
  • A few participants express confusion about the correct interpretation, questioning whether the answer is 1,540,000,000 years or 15,400,000 years.
  • Some participants clarify that both interpretations can be correct depending on whether the answer is expressed in centuries or years.
  • One participant mentions that a professor indicated 1,540,000,000 years is the correct answer, adding to the complexity of the discussion.

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Participants do not reach a consensus, as there are multiple competing interpretations of the expression, leading to confusion and differing opinions on the correct numerical value.

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The discussion highlights ambiguities in the phrasing of the question and the mathematical steps involved, which contribute to the uncertainty in the interpretations presented.

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if 1 century = 100, and 100 centuries = 10,000,
does 154 hundred thousand centuries = 154,000,000?
So it's same as 154million years?

Or is it 154 * 100,000 = 15,400,000 * 100 = 1,540,000,000?
1.54Billion?

or is it 15,400,000?

thank you.
 
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Gomar said:
154 hundred thousand centuries

This is a really awkward word construction that no one would ever use, but if I heard it, I would interpret it as meaning 154 * 100,000.
 
1 century : 100 years
100 : 10000 years
15400000 : 1,540,000,000

is it?
 
cepheid said:
This is a really awkward word construction that no one would ever use, but if I heard it, I would interpret it as meaning 154 * 100,000.

Sorry I just realized this was ambiguous. I would interpret it as meaning:

154*100,000 centuries = 15,400,000 centuries

= 154*100,000*100 years = 1,540,000,000 years
 
cepheid said:
Sorry I just realized this was ambiguous. I would interpret it as meaning:

154*100,000 centuries = 15,400,000 centuries

= 154*100,000*100 years = 1,540,000,000 years


i also confused with your earlier post..
 
century = 100
154,000 * century = 154,000 * 100
 
Number Nine said:
century = 100
154,000 * century = 154,000 * 100
1 century = 100 years
154,000 * 1 century = 154,000 * 100 years
 
I am confused.
Is the correct answer: 1,540,000,000 years or not?
 
Gomar said:
I am confused.
Is the correct answer: 1,540,000,000 years or not?

You have the answer. What's 154,000 * 100?
 
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Number Nine said:
You have the answer. What's 154,000 * 100?

So it's 15,400,000
not
1,540,000,000?
 
  • #11
Gomar said:
does 154 hundred thousand centuries = 154,000,000?

thank you.

prof says 1,540,000,000 is right. as you have to multiply 10,000,000 by 154.
 
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Gomar said:
So it's 15,400,000
not
1,540,000,000?

These are BOTH right. The first one is the answer in units of centuries, and the second one is the answer in units of years. At least two people have already explained that. I'm not sure why you're making this so complicated.
 
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cepheid said:
These are BOTH right. The first one is the answer in units of centuries, and the second one is the answer in units of years. At least two people have already explained that. I'm not sure why you're making this so complicated.
Especially with such a weirdly worded question - "what is 154 hundred thousand centuries?"
 

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