A problem to solve:

(9.8 x 10^7)(1.1 x 10^-2)

(9.8 x 10^7)(1.1 x 10^-2) =

9.8 x 1.1 x 10^7 x 10^-2 =

10.78 x 10^5 =

1.078 x 10 x 10^5 =

1.078 x 10^6