Use Scientific Notation and the Rules for Exponents to Simplify $\left( 7.6 \times 10 ^ { 2 } \right) \left( 2.6 \times 10 ^ { 3 } \right)$

question 62

Multiple Choice

Use scientific notation and the rules for exponents to simplify the following expression. Express your answer in standard notation. $\left( 7.6 \times 10 ^ { 2 } \right) \left( 2.6 \times 10 ^ { 3 } \right)$

• A)1,976,000
• B)197,600
• C)1,976,000,000
• D)197,600,000
• E)19,760,000

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