Question

Perform the computation and write the result in scientific notation:

5.27 x 10 exponent 5 power
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8.7 x 10 exponent -5 power

Express your answer rounded correctly to the proper number of significant figures.

Answer 1

6.06 x
`10^(9)`

Explanation:

(5.25 x
`10^(5)` ) / (8.7 x
`10^(-5)` )

= (5.25 x
`10^(5)` ) x(
`10^(5)` )/ (8.7 )

= (5.25 x
`10^(5 + 5)` )/ (8.7 )

= 0.606 x
`10^(10)`

= 6.06 x
`10^(9)`