Evaluate 1.25 \times 10\(^2\) \times 0.125 \times 10\(^3\) \times 12.5 \times 10\(^{-4}\) leaving your answer in standard form
A
1.995 × 103
B
1.95 × 102
C
1.95 × 101
D
1.95 × 10-2
E
1.95 × 10-3
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Where 1.25 \times 10\(^2\) = 125
0.125 \times 10\(^3\) = 125
12.5 \times 10\(^{-4}\) = 0.00125
: 125 x 125 x 0.00125
= 19.53125 or 1.95 x 10\(^1\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42011)