Question

Solomon needs to distribute 10.5 gallons of perfume among 3.5×102
containers. How many gallons of perfume will be in each container? Write the answer in scientific notation.(1 point)
Responses

3×10−1

3 times 10 superscript negative 1 baseline

0.35×10−1

0.35 times 10 superscript negative 1 baseline

3×10−2

3 times 10 negative squared

3×102

Answer 1

Divide: 10.5 ÷ (3.5×10^2) = (10.5÷3.5) ×10^−2 = 3 ×10^−2.

Answer: 3×10⁻².