CH 104: Lesson 1a

Quick Quiz - Scientific Notation Calculations

Test your skill at working with calculations using scientific notation by carrying out the following calculations and expressing your answer in scientific notation. Also be sure to round your answers off to the appropriate number of significant digits.

Question 1

(2.1x10³) x (3.0x10⁴) =

Question 2

(1.2x10^-3) x (2.0x10⁷) x (1.5x10²) =

Question 3

(2.1x10³) / (3.0x10⁴) =

Answers

Question 1

(2.1x10³) x (3.0x10⁴) = 6.3x10⁷

Question 2

(1.2x10^-3) x (2.0x10⁷) x (1.5x10²) = 3.6x10⁶

Question 3

(2.1x10³) / (3.0x10⁴) = 7.0x10^-2

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