3.2 x 10^4 divided by 2.56 x 10^12

Answer 1

To divide the two numbers in scientific notation, you can first divide the coefficients and then subtract the exponents.

Coefficient: 3.2 ÷ 2.56 = 1.25

Exponent: 10^4 ÷ 10^12 = 10^(4-12) = 10^(-8)

Combining the coefficient and exponent, the result is 1.25 x 10^(-8).