Question

Which shows the expression below in simplified form?
(4.5x10^8)/(5x10^3)

A. -0.5x10^4
B. 9x10^4
C. 9x10^5
D. 9x10^6

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 9x10^4

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{4.5 \times {10}^{8} }{5 \times {10}^{3} } \\ = 0.9 \times {10}^{8 - 3} \\ = 0.9 \times {10}^{5} \\ = 9 \times {10}^{4}$