Question

Which number below is equivalent to the product left-parenthesis 6 times 10 superscript 5 baseline right-parenthesis left-parenthesis 8 times 10 superscript 8 baseline right-parenthesis? (1 point)
4.8 times 10 superscript 14 baseline
4.8 times 10 superscript 12 baseline
4.8 times 10 superscript 41 baseline
4.8 times 10 superscript 39 baseline

Answer 1

The product of (6 x 10^5) and (8 x 10^8) can be found by multiplying their coefficients (6 x 8) and their powers of 10 (10^5 x 10^8). This gives us:

(6 x 10^5) x (8 x 10^8) = 48 x 10^13

We can write this in scientific notation as 4.8 x 10^14. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.8 x 10^14. Answer: \boxed{1}.