Question

Calculate 2.6 x 10 times 4.5 x 108 by using scientific notation and the product rule.

Express your answer in scientific notation with the proper number of significant figures.​

Answer 1

`1.17*10^(10)`

Explanation:

wee know that

To multiply two numbers in scientific notation, multiply their coefficients and add their exponents

In this problem we have

`(2.6*10^(1))*(4.5*10^(8))=(2.6*4.5)*10^(1+8)=11.7*10^(9)=1.17*10^(10)`