Help with significant figure and scientific notation problem??

Question

the question is multiply 2.039 x 10^2 by .082 x 10^-1, taking into account significant figures. the only part im not sure of is the significant figures part. if you can help me out here thatd be great. thanks in advance!

Answer 1

multiply the numbers and add the exponents

2.039 x 10^2 by .082 x 10^-1

0.167198 x 10^1

1.67198