Express the product of 0.00043 and 2000 in standard form.
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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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