Question

Which shows the expression below in simplified form? (7.2 × 107) ÷ (9 × 104) A. 8 × 101 B. -1.8 × 102 C. 8 × 102 D. 8 × 104

Answer 1

(7.2 × 10^7) ÷ (9 × 10^4)

= (7.2 / 9) x 10^(7 - 4)

= 0.8 x 10^3

= 8 x 10^2

Answer

C. 8 × 10^2