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Calculate the answer. Express it in scientific notation and include the correct number of significant figures. (12 x 104 ) x (5 x 10-²) = 6 x 10 ³ 6 x 105 6.0x10²​

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Step-by-step explanation:

(12 x 104 ) x (5 x 10-²) = 6 x 10 ³ 6 x 105 6.0x10²

1. (12 x 104 ) = 1248 or 1.248 x 10^3

2. (1.248 x 10^3)(5 x 10^-2) = 6.240 x 10^1 or 60 rounded to 1 sig fig

I don't understand "= 6 x 10 ³ 6 x 105 6.0x10² "

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