Divide. Express your answer in scientific notation.

Question

7.2x10^-7/3x10^-4

Answer 1

First, divide the numbers:

7.2 / 3 = 2.4

Next, subtract the exponents:

10^-7 / 10^-4 = 10^(-7 - (-4)) = 10^(-3) = 0.001

Therefore, the answer in scientific notation is 2.4x10^-3.