10^3 x 10^2 equals:
Answer options with 5 options
A.
10 Superscript 6 Baseline
B.
20 Superscript 6 Baseline
C.
100 Superscript 6 Baseline
D.
10 Superscript 5 Baseline
E.
10 Superscript 1 Baseline
To solve this problem, we can use the rule of exponents that states multiplying two numbers with the same base results in adding their exponents.
We have 10^3 multiplied by 10^2, which means we add the exponents: 3 + 2 = 5.
Therefore, 10^3 x 10^2 equals 10^5.
The correct answer is option D. 10^5 Baseline.