Question

Divide (5.6 x 1015) by (6.4 x 102). Express your answer in scientific notation.

A) .875 x 1017
B) .875 x 1013
C) 8.75 x 1012
D) 8.75 x 1013

Answer 1

Explanation:

THE ANSWER IS C. I DID IT

Answer 2

5.6 * 10^ 15 / 6.4 * 10^2

5.6 /6.4 10^ (15-2)

.875 * 10^13 this is not proper scientific notation there must be 1 number before the decimal

8.75 * 10^12

C