(3*10^2)*(4*10^-2)=? Pick one:  A) 14  B) 12  C) 1200  D) 1.2  E) 14.11

Rationale: 3 * 10 ^ 2 = 300 4 * 10 ^ - 2 = 0.04 ( 3 * 10 ^ 2 ) * ( 4 * 10 ^ - 2 ) = 300 * 0.04 = 12.00 the answer is option b
Answer: B