Question

Find the value: (5.2 x 10^-1)(3.0 x 10^1) *

Answer 1

Answer:

15.6

Step-by-step explanation:

So 10⁻¹ = 0.1 and 10¹=10

Once you have that it is simpler:

5.2 * 0.1 = 0.52

3.0 * 10 = 30

0.52 * 30 = 15.6

Answer 2

Answer:

Second option is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiple decimal portion with decimal portion and exponent with exponent.

10^-1 x 10^1 = 10^0 = 1

5.2 x 3.0 x 1 = 15.6

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