Question

Work out the Value of (1.7 times 10^4)times(8.5 times 10^-2) in standard form

Answer 1

1.445 × 10^3

Explanation:

(1.7 × 10^4) × (8.5 x 10^-2)

Multiply the numbers at the front and add the powers using the indice laws.

1.7 × 8.5 = 14.45

10^4 x 10^-2 = 10^2

14.45 x 10^2

Written in standard form: 1.445 x 10^3