Question

Simplify the quotient (4.5 x 10^3)/(9 x 10^7 ). Write your answer in scientific notation. Show your work.

Answer 1

To answer the problem above, divide the numerical portion and the exponential portion of the given numbers. 4.5 divided by 9 is 0.5. Furthermore, 10^3 divided by 10^7 is 10^-4. The answer is 
                    
                                            0.5 x 10^-4

This may still be written in a standard form,
 
                                               5 x 10^-5

Thus, the answer is 5 x 10^-5. 
                                    

Answer 2

Answer:

The required solution is $\frac{(4.5 \times 10^3)}{(9 \times 10^7)}=5\times 10^{-5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Quotient  $\frac{(4.5 \times 10^3)}{(9 \times 10^7)}$

To find : Simplify the quotient and write your answer in scientific notation?

Solution :

The given quotient is $\frac{(4.5 \times 10^3)}{(9 \times 10^7)}$

We know, $\frac{x^a}{x^b}=x^{a-b}$

Now, we solve the quotient

$=\frac{(4.5 \times 10^{3-7})}{9}$

$=0.5 \times 10^{-4}$

The resultant in the scientific notation is $=5 \times 10^{-5}$

So, The required solution is $\frac{(4.5 \times 10^3)}{(9 \times 10^7)}=5\times 10^{-5}$