Use scientific notation to divide the following two numbers. Express the answer using scientific notation; retain at least three decimal places.
(1.83 · 106) / (1.2 · 104)

Is this correct?

1.83×10^6/1.2×10^4
=1.83/1.2
=1.525
=10^6/10^4
=10^2
1.83×10^6/1.2×10^4 =1.525×10^2

Question

Use scientific notation to divide the following two numbers. Express the answer using scientific notation; retain at least three decimal places.
(1.83 · 106) / (1.2 · 104)

Is this correct?

1.83×10^6/1.2×10^4 
=1.83/1.2
=1.525
=10^6/10^4 
=10^2
1.83×10^6/1.2×10^4 =1.525×10^2

lgbasallote · Answer

almost....except 10^6/10^4 is NOT equal to 10^(6+4) exponential rules ;DDD

lgbasallote · Answer

Hint: x^m/x^n = x^(m-n)