Perform the indicated operation and write the answer in scientific notation.
-$$\left( 1.2 \times 10 ^ { 6 } \right) \left( 3.8 \times 10 ^ { 7 } \right)$$
A) $4.56 \times 10 ^ { 42 }$
B) $4.56 \times 10 ^ { 13 }$
C) $5 \times 10 ^ { 13 }$
D) $4.56 \times 100 ^ { 13 }$

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To multiply two numbers in scientific notation, you multiply the coefficients (1.2 and 3.8) and add the exponents (6 and 7). Multiplying the coefficients gives 4.56, and adding the exponents gives 13, resulting in $4.56 \times 10^{13}$.

Perform the Indicated Operation and Write the Answer in Scientific (1.2×106)(3.8×107)\left( 1.2 \times 10 ^ { 6 } \right) \left( 3.8 \times 10 ^ { 7 } \right)(1.2×106)(3.8×107)

Perform the Indicated Operation and Write the Answer in Scientific $\left( 1.2 \times 10 ^ { 6 } \right) \left( 3.8 \times 10 ^ { 7 } \right)$