Simplify \(\frac{0.026 \times 0.36}{0.69}\). Leave your answer in standard form
A
1.36 x 10-4
B
1.36 x 10-3
C
1.36 x 10-1
D
1.36 x 10-2
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{0.026 \times 0.36}{0.69}\) = \(\frac{26 \times 10^-3 \times 36 \times 10^-2}{69 \times 10^-2}\)
= 0.01356 = 1.36 x 10-2
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