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Express the product of 0.00043 and 2000 in standard form.

Express the product of 0.00043 and 2000 in standard form.
  • A.
    8.6 x 10-3
  • B.
    8.3 x 10-2
  • C.
    8.6 x 10-1
  • D.
    8.6 x 10
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

0.00043 x 2000
= 43 x 10-5 x 2 x 103
= 43 x 2 x 10-5+3
= 86 x 10-2
= 8.6 x 101 x 10-2
= 8.6 x 10-1

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