SOLUTION: (1.4x10^5)/(2X10^8)

Question 783338: (1.4x10^5)/(2X10^8)
Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When you divide 10 to different powers, subtract the powers.

1.4*10^5 / 2*10^8 = .7*10^-3 (5-8 = -3). If you want this answer in scientific notation, move the decimal one to the right, which decreases the power of 10 by 1: 7*10^-4

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