Divide 6.3 × 10⁻³ by 3.5 × 10⁵ and give the result in scientific notation

Question

Divide. 6.3 × 10⁻³ 3.5 × 10⁵ 1.8 × 10⁻⁸ 1.8 × 10⁻³ 1.8 × 10⁻² 1.8 × 10⁻¹⁰

Quizzma Team · Answer

To divide ( 6.3 times 10^{-3} ) by ( 3.5 times 10^{5} ), follow these steps:

1. Divide the coefficients:

( 6.3 div 3.5 = 1.8 )

2. Subtract the exponents:

(-3 – 5 = -8)

3. Combine the results:

( 1.8 times 10^{-8} )

So, the correct answer is:

( 1.8 times 10^{-8} ). This corresponds to the first option in your list.

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