Question

What is the value of the expression 3.6x10^8 / 1.2x10^3

Answer 1

Answer:

3 × 10⁵

Step-by-step explanation:

$\dfrac{3.6\times10^8}{1.2\times10^3}=\dfrac{3.6}{1.2}\times\dfrac{10^8}{10^3}\qquad\text{use}\ \dfrac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m-n}\\\\=3\times10^{8-3}=3\times10^5$