Question

Use scientific notation to find the product of tle="7.13 * 10^{-3}" alt="7.13 * 10^{-3}" align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula"> and 40. Include all of your calculations in your final answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

The result of the multiplication is $28.52 \times 10^{-2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

In scientific notation, 40 can be represented as: $4 \times 10^1$

Multiplication:

Multiply the coefficients and the powers. So

Coefficients: $7.13 \times 4 = 28.52$

Powers: $10^{-3} \times 10^1 = 10^{-3+1} = 10^{-2}$

Multiplication: $28.52 \times 10^{-2}$