To divide the two numbers expressed in scientific notation, we divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents:
(5.76 x 10^7) / (9.0 x 10^4)
= (5.76 / 9.0) x (10^7 / 10^4)
= 0.64 x 10^(7-4)
= 0.64 x 10^3
= 6.4 x 10^2
The quotient is 6.4 x 10^2.
What is the quotient of 5.76 x 10^7 and 9.0 x 10^4 expressed in scientific notation?
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