SOLUTION: Write answer in scientific notation: (4.1*10^2)(3*10^-5) I did: (4.1*3)*(10^2*10^5)=(4.1*3)*10^7=12.3x10^7 as my answer Here is where I am confused, since the number is grea

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Question 738395: Write answer in scientific notation:
(4.1*10^2)(3*10^-5)
I did: (4.1*3)*(10^2*10^5)=(4.1*3)*10^7=12.3x10^7 as my answer
Here is where I am confused, since the number is greater than 10 should it still be written in scientific notation? Is my answer correct? Thanks

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
YOU CHANGED THE ^-5 TO ^5
(4.1*10^2)(3*10^-5)
410*.00003=0.0123 OR 1.23*10^2 ANS.

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