Find the product of 0.0409 and 0.0021 leaving your answer in the standard form
-
A.
8.6 x 10-6 -
B.
8.6 x 105 -
C.
8.6 x 10-4 -
D.
8.6 x 105
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
0.0409 x 0.0021 = 409 x 10-4 x 21 x 10-4
= 409 x 21 x 10-4-4
= 8589 x 10-8
= 8.589 x 103 x 10-8
= 8.6 x 103 – 8
= 8.6 x 10-5