An empty dump truck weighs about 2.8×105 pounds. How much does it weigh if 15,300 pounds of trash is added? The answer should be in scientific notation.(1 point) Responses 2.953×105 pounds 2.953 times 10 superscript 5 baseline pounds 29,530 pounds 29,530 pounds 15,302.8 pounds 15,302.8 pounds 4.33×105 pounds
To find the total weight of the dump truck with trash added, you need to add the weight of the empty truck (2.8×10^5 pounds) to the weight of the trash (15,300 pounds).
2.8×10^5 + 15,300 pounds = 2.953×10^5 pounds
So, the correct answer is 2.953×10^5 pounds.