SOLUTION: what is the solution of this in scientific notation? 3x10^5 --------- 8x10^-2

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Question 181424: what is the solution of this in scientific notation?
3x10^5
---------
8x10^-2
Answer by eperette(173) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x10^5
---------
8x10^-2
(3/8)(10^5/10^-2)
(0.375)(10^(5--2))
(3.75)(10^-1)(10^(5+2))
3.75(10^-1)(10^7)
3.75(10^(-1 + 7))
3.75(10^6)
3.75* 10^6