A field of 3.8 mi^2 is being subdivided into 1.3 x 10^3 family gardens. How many square miles will there be in each garden? Write the answer in scientific notation.

Answer 1

To find the number of square miles in each garden, we need to divide the total area of the field (3.8 mi^2) by the number of gardens (1.3 x 10^3).

3.8 mi^2 ÷ (1.3 x 10^3) = 2.92 x 10^(-3) mi^2

Therefore, there will be 2.92 x 10^(-3) square miles in each garden.