Question

(9.6x10^7)/(1.2x10^-4) answer in scientific notation and please show steps

Answer 1

The Solution:

Given:

$\frac{9.6\times10^7}{1.2\times10^{-4}}$

Required:

Simplify the given expression.

Step 1:

$\text{ Multiply the numerator and the denominator by }10^4.$$\frac{9.6\times10^7\times10^4}{1.2\times10^{-4}\times10^4}=\frac{9.6\times10^{11}}{1.2}$$=\frac{9.6}{1.2}\times10^{11}=8\times10^{11}$

Answer:

$8\times10^{11}$