What are the steps to solve this problem?

Question

0.000027 ÷ 0.000009

Prepare your response to this question. When you are ready, you may submit your response as an audio recording or as a written essay. Be sure to include the following:

Requirements:
• Explain how to use scientific notation to solve the problem.
• Describe how to divide numbers written in scientific notation.
• Give your final answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

0.000027 = 2.7 • 10⁻⁵ = 27 • 10⁻⁶

0.000009 = 9 • 10⁻⁶

0.000027 ÷ 0.000009 =

27 • 10⁻⁶ ÷ 9 • 10⁻⁶ = 3