Use scientific notation to solve the problem.
How many liters of oil are needed to supply the electrical energy needs of an average U.S. home for 7 weeks? Assume that the energy released by burning one liter of oil is 1.2 x 107 joules and that the electrical energy used daily in an average U.S. home is 5 x 107 joules. Round your answer to the
nearest tenth of a liter.
Select one:
O a. 204.2 liters
O b. 11.8 liters
O c. 29.2 liters
O d. 1.7 liters