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To multiply two numbers in scientific notation, we multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.
(1.4 • 10^1)(8 • 10^4) = (1.4 • 8)(10^1 • 10^4) = 11.2 • 10^5
The result in scientific notation is option C: 1.12 • 10^5.