Question

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

Answer 1

The Solution:

Given:

`(9.6*10^7)/(1.2*10^(-4))`

Required:

Simplify the given expression.

Step 1:

`\text{ Multiply the numerator and the denominator by }10^4.`
`(9.6*10^7*10^4)/(1.2*10^(-4)*10^4)=(9.6*10^(11))/(1.2)`
`=(9.6)/(1.2)*10^(11)=8*10^(11)`

Answer:

`8*10^(11)`