Question

What is the quotient of 4.18*10^8/1.1*10^-2

A. 3.8*10^16
B.3.8*10^14
C.3.8*10^10
D. 3.8*10^6

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Answer 1

C. 3.8 x 10¹⁰

Explanation:

Our expression :

• 4.18 x 10⁸ ÷ 1.1 x 10⁻²

Steps to solve :

1) Take the values of the exponents of 10 and the other numbers separately.

• [4.18 ÷ 1.1] × [10⁸ ÷ 10⁻²]
• 3.8 × [10⁸⁻⁽⁻²⁾]
• 3.8 x 10¹⁰

C is the correct option.