Divide 3.3×10^4 by 5.5×10^7

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To divide these two numbers written in scientific notation, we can divide the coefficients and then subtract the exponents.

First, divide the coefficients:
3.3 ÷ 5.5 = 0.6

Then subtract the exponents:
10^4 ÷ 10^7 = 10^(4-7) = 10^(-3)

Putting it together, the division is:
0.6 × 10^(-3)

Therefore, 3.3×10^4 ÷ 5.5×10^7 = 0.6×10^(-3) or in decimal form: 0.0006