A field of 3.9 mi^2 is being subdivided into 1.3*10^3 family gardens, How many square miles will there be in each garden? write the answer in scientific notation.

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To find the number of square miles in each garden, we need to divide the total area of the field (3.9 mi^2) by the number of gardens (1.3*10^3).

3.9 mi^2 ÷ 1.3*10^3

To perform the division in scientific notation, we divide the numbers and subtract the exponents:

(3.9 ÷ 1.3) * 10^(2-3)
= 3 * 10^(-1)
= 3 * 0.1
= 0.3

Therefore, each garden will have an area of 0.3 square miles. In scientific notation, this is written as 3 * 10^(-1) mi^2.
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Apologies for the mistake.

To find the number of square miles in each garden, we need to divide the total area of the field (3.9 mi^2) by the number of gardens (1.3*10^3).

3.9 mi^2 ÷ (1.3*10^3)

To divide in standard notation, we divide the numbers:

3.9 ÷ 1.3 = 3

To divide the exponents, we subtract:

10^3 ÷ 10^3 = 1

So, the result is 3 mi^2. In scientific notation, this can be written as 3 * 10^0 mi^2.
positive?
Apologies for the confusion.

To find the number of square miles in each garden, we need to divide the total area of the field (3.9 mi^2) by the number of gardens (1.3*10^3).

3.9 mi^2 ÷ (1.3*10^3)

To divide in scientific notation, we divide the numbers and subtract the exponents:

(3.9 ÷ 1.3) * 10^(0-3)
= 3 * 10^(-3)
= 3 * 0.001
= 0.003

Therefore, each garden will have an area of 0.003 square miles. In scientific notation, this is written as 3 * 10^(-3) mi^2.