Question

Which shows the expression below simplified? 0.000024 ÷ (4 × 10-3)

6 × 10-1
B.
6 × 10-2
C.
6 × 10-4
D.
6 × 10-3

Answer 1

D. 6×10^-3

Explanation:

When powers of the same base are divided, the power of the denominator is subtracted from the power of the numerator.

`(0.000024)/(4*10^(-3))=(24*10^(-6))/(4*10^(-3))=(24)/(4)*10^(-6-(-3))=\boxed{6*10^(-3)}`

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