How do you multiply $(5times10^2)(1times10^8)$ in scientific notation?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-13T13:15:56

$5xx10^10$

$(5times10^2)(1times10^8)$

Expand,

$5xx10^2xx10^8$

Simplify,

$5xx10^(8+2)=5xx10^10$

How do you multiply (5times10^2)(1times10^8)(5times10^2)(1times10^8) in scientific notation?