Multiply 2.7 x 10-4 by 6.3 x 106 and leave your answers in standard form
A
1.7 x 103
B
1.70 x 103
C
1.701 x 103
D
17.01 x 103
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2.7 x 10-4 x 6.3 x 106
= 2.7 x 6.3 x 10-4 x 106
= 17.01 x 10-4 + 6
= 17.01 x 102
= 1.701 x 101 x 102
= 1.701 x 101 + 2
= 1.701 x 103
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36835)