SOLUTION: The value of (9�107)(9�108) is closest to which of the following? A. 1016 B. 1017 C. 1056 D. 1057 E. 1058

Question 251875: The value of (9�107)(9�108) is closest to which of the following?
A. 1016
B. 1017
C. 1056
D. 1057
E. 1058
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, Alan3354:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply 9 � 107 times 9 � 108 =
Can you do it now?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(9�107)(9�108) is closest to which of the following?
A. 1016
B. 1017
C. 1056
D. 1057
E. 1058
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Do you mean 9*10^7 times 9*10^8 ?
Using 9E7 and 9E8 is clearer, and easier to type.
9E7*9E8 = 81E15
= 8.1E16
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That's closest to B, 10^17, or 1E17.

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