Mastering Multiplication and Division in Scientific Notation

What is the range for the coefficient in scientific notation?

• 0 to 9

• 1 to 9

• 1 to 10

• 0 to 10

What does a positive exponent indicate in scientific notation?

• A fraction

• A large number

• A negative number

• A small number

When multiplying numbers in scientific notation, what do you do with the exponents?

• Add them

• Divide them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them

In the example 1.1 * 10^7 multiplied by 4.2 * 10^2, what is the product of the coefficients?

• 1.1

• 4.2

• 5.3

• 4.62

What is the final step in multiplying numbers in scientific notation?

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the coefficients

• Check the notation

When dividing numbers in scientific notation, what do you do with the exponents?

• Subtract them

• Divide them

• Add them

• Multiply them

In the example 2.5 / 1.8, what is the quotient of the coefficients?

• 1.8

• 0.5

• 2.5

• 1.39

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving scientific notation?

• Multiply the exponents

• Combine like terms

• Divide the coefficients

• Check the notation

If the speed of light is 1.86 * 10^5 miles per second, how far does it travel in 68 seconds?

• 126.4 * 10^5

• 68 * 10^5

• 1.86 * 10^5

• 126.4 * 10^7

What should you be careful about when solving question number 12 in the homework?

• The type of calculator used

• The size of the exponents

• The order of the numbers

• The number of significant figures