WAEC Mathematics 1988 Question 2

Question 2

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Express the product of 0.06 and 0.09 in standard form

  1. A.5.4 × 10−3
  2. B.5.4 × 10−2
  3. C.5.4 × 10−1
  4. D.5.4 × 102
  5. E.5.4 × 103
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (5.4 × 10−3)

Explanation

0.06 × 0.09 = 0.0054, and 0.0054 = 5.4 × 10−3.