Express the product of 0.0014 and 0.011 in standard form
A
1.54 x 10\(^{-2}\)
B
1.54 x 10\(^{-3}\)
C
1.54 x 10\(^{-2}\)
D
1.54 x 10\(^{-5}\)
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.0014 = 1.4 \times 10\(^{-3}\)
0.011 = 1.1 \times 10\(^{-2}\)
Product = (1.4 \times 1.1) \times 10\(^{-3}\) \times 10\(^{-2}\) = 1.54 \times 10\(^{-5}\)
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