Question

(2x10^5) divided by (4x10^2)

Answer 1

Answer:

$\huge\boxed{0.5\times10^3=0.5\times1,000=500}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$(2\times10^5)\div(4\times10^2)=\dfrac{2}{4}\times\dfrac{10^5}{10^2}\\\\\text{use}\ \dfrac{a^n}{a^m}=a^{n-m};\ a\neq0\\\\=0.5\times10^{5-2}=0.5\times10^3=0.5\times1,000=500$