what is 5.5x10^4 multiplied by 2.2x10^-8

Answer 1

To multiply these two numbers, you first multiply the coefficients (5.5 and 2.2) and then add the exponents.

(5.5 * 2.2) * (10^4 * 10^-8) = 12.1 * 10^-4

Therefore, 5.5x10^4 multiplied by 2.2x10^-8 is equal to 12.1x10^-4.