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a) Work out (8 x 10^-3)(2 x 10^-4
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Answer 1

Answer:

1.6 x 10^-6.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Work out (8 x 10^-3)(2 x 10^-4)

= 8 x 2 x 10^(-3 + -4)

= 16 x 10^-7

Convert this to standard form by dividing the first part by 10 and multiplying the second by 10.

= 1.6 x 10^-6.