Which shows the expression below in simplified form?

(7 × 105) × (6 × 10-3)
A.
4.2 × 101
B.
13 × 102
C.
4.2 × 103
D.
4.2 × 102

1 answer

To simplify the expression \((7 \times 10^5) \times (6 \times 10^{-3})\), we can use the properties of multiplication and exponents.

  1. First, multiply the coefficients (the numbers in front): \[ 7 \times 6 = 42 \]

  2. Next, combine the powers of ten: \[ 10^5 \times 10^{-3} = 10^{5 + (-3)} = 10^{2} \]

  3. Now, combine the results: \[ (7 \times 10^5) \times (6 \times 10^{-3}) = 42 \times 10^2 \]

  4. Finally, we can express this in proper scientific notation: \[ 42 \times 10^2 = 4.2 \times 10^3 \]

Thus, the simplified form is:

\[ \boxed{C. , 4.2 \times 10^3} \]