Question

Which shows the expression below in simplified form?

(4.5x10^8)/(5x10^3)

A. -0.5x10^4
B. 9x10^4
C. 9x10^5
D. 9x10^6

Answer 1

B. 9x10^4

Explanation:

`\frac{4.5 * {10}^(8) }{5 * {10}^(3) } \\ = 0.9 * {10}^(8 - 3) \\ = 0.9 * {10}^(5) \\ = 9 * {10}^(4)`