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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

MCQ practice - Utilize the standard form A × 10, where n is any integer (positive or negative) and 1 ≤ A < 10. Convert numbers to and from standard form, and perform calculations using values expressed in standard form. - Standard form

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Which of the following is the correct standard form of 0.00078?.

  1. A.7.8 × 10^-4
  2. B.78 × 10^-5
  3. C.0.78 × 10^-3
  4. D.7.8 × 10^3

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Calculating with Standard Form

Calculate the product of 4.5 × 10^3 and 2 × 10^2.

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    Calculate the product of 4.5 × 10^3 and 2 × 10^2.

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