Question

Calculate the answer. Express It In scientific notation. All answers should have the correct number of significant figures.

(4.9 x 10^-2) (9.80 x 10^2) =
48.02
48
48 x 10^-1
4.8 x 10^1

Answer 1

4.8 x 10^1

Step-by-step explanation:

Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the 10. If the decimal is being moved t the right, exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.