Simplify (frac{(1.25 times 10^{-4}) times (2.0 times 10^{-1})}{(6.25 times 10^5)})
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A.
4.0 x 10-3 -
B.
5.0 x 10-2 -
C.
2.0 x 10-1 -
D.
5.0 x 10-3
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
(frac{(1.25 times 10^{-4}) times (2.0 times 10^{-1})}{(6.25 times 10^5)}) = (frac{1.25 times 2}{6.25}) x 104 – 1 – 5
(frac{2.50}{6.25}) x 10-2 = (frac{250}{625}) x 10-2
0.4 x 10-2 = 4.0 x 10-3