To divide two numbers in scientific notation, you divide their coefficients and subtract their exponents.
(3 x 10^5) / (12 x 10^8)
The coefficient is 3/12 which simplifies to 1/4.
The exponent is 5 - 8 which simplifies to -3.
Therefore, the answer is (1/4) x 10^-3 or 0.00025 in decimal notation.
Divide and write your answers in scientific Notation
Be sure to write your answers with the multiplication x
(3 x 10^5) / (12 x10^8)
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