Question

7.2 times 10^3 divided by 1.2 times 10^5

Answer 1

To divide these numbers, divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents:

7.2 / 1.2 = 6

10^3 / 10^5 = 10^(3-5) = 10^(-2) = 1/100

So, the answer is 6 x 1/100 = 0.06.