[zed963]

Probably a stupid question but I need to know why it is the way it is.

By writing 56900 and 0.0313 in standard form correct to 1 significant figure, estimate the value of 56900 x 0.0313

I know that 56900 is 60000 to 1.s.f

But when you convert the 60000 to standard form the book states that it is 6*10^5

Is this correct because I keep on getting 6*10^4

What misconception do I have here?

[TenOfThem]

60000 = 6*10^4

[Nice.Guy]

dude, no misconception - you're correct