SOLUTION: find the reciprocal and express it in scientific notation. 6.25*10^-3 Please help

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Question 266527: find the reciprocal and express it in scientific notation.
6.25*10^-3
Please help
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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find the reciprocal and express it in scientific notation.
6.25*10^-3
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1/6.25*10^-3 = (1/6.25)*10^3 or (1/6.25)E3
= 0.16E3
= 1.6E2
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= 1.6*10^2 if you prefer inconvenience