How to multiply scientific notation with another scientific notation?

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asked Aug 11, 2018 227k views

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Pahnin · Answer 1 · 2018-08-14T09:45:10+0000

Answer:

Let's say that I have to multiply 2.5 x 10^3 and 6.23 x 10^5.

First, Let's multiply 10^3 and 10^5.

It would be 10^8.

next, let's multiply 2.5 and 6.23.

It is 15.575.

So, my answer is 15.575 x 10^8.

Toshiko · Answer 2 · 2018-08-16T09:47:58+0000

1. Multiply the coefficients and round to the number of significant figures in the coefficient with the smallest number of significant figures.

2. Add the exponents.

3. Convert the result to scientific notation.