Perform the indicated operation and write the answer in scientific notation. $\left( 1.7 \times 10 ^ { 6 } \right) \left( 3.1 \times 10 ^ { 10 } \right)$
A) $4.8 \times 10 ^ { 16 }$
B) $5.27 \times 10 ^ { 60 }$
C) $5.27 \times 10 ^ { 16 }$
D) $5.27 \times 100 ^ { 16 }$

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Multiply the coefficients (1.7 * 3.1 = 5.27) and add the exponents of 10 (6 + 10 = 16) to get $5.27 \times 10^{16}$.

Perform the Indicated Operation and Write the Answer in Scientific (1.7×106)(3.1×1010)\left( 1.7 \times 10 ^ { 6 } \right) \left( 3.1 \times 10 ^ { 10 } \right)(1.7×106)(3.1×1010)

Perform the Indicated Operation and Write the Answer in Scientific $\left( 1.7 \times 10 ^ { 6 } \right) \left( 3.1 \times 10 ^ { 10 } \right)$