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16. (1.7 • 10^-4)(5•10^-5)

A. 8.5 • 10^-9
B. 8.5 • 10^20
C. 6.7 • 10^-9
D. 6.7 • 10^20

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A. 8.5 * 10^-9
when multiplying in scientific notation, you multiply the number and add the exponents!
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