Multiply or Divide and Write Scientific Notation for the Result $\left( 7.08 \times 10 ^ { - 5 } \right) \left( 8.45 \times 10 ^ { - 3 } \right)$

question 156

Multiple Choice

Multiply or divide and write scientific notation for the result.
- $\left( 7.08 \times 10 ^ { - 5 } \right) \left( 8.45 \times 10 ^ { - 3 } \right)$

• A) \(6.0 \times 10 ^ { 15 }\)
• B) \(5.98 \times 10 ^ { - 7 }\)
• C) \(5.98 \times 10 ^ { 15 }\)
• D) \(6.0 \times 10 ^ { - 7 }\)

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