Work out (4.2×107)÷(7×104)Give your answer in standard form. Work out (4.2×107)÷(7×104)Give your answer in standard form.

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Mattdedek · Answer 1 · 2022-02-09T08:15:32+0000

Answer:

6 * 10^2

Explanation:

Simplify : (4.2×10^7)÷(7×10^4)

(4.2 × 10^7) / (7 × 10^4)

From indices : 10^a ÷ 10^b = 10^(a - b)

(4.2 / 7) * 10^(7-4)

0.6 * 10^3

= 6 * 10^2

Hence, (4.2×10^7)÷(7×10^4) = 6 * 10^2