Write a division problem in which two numbers written in scientific notation have a quotient of 5 x 10^-5. show the steps

Answer 1

(6 x 10^4) / (1.2 x 10^9)

Step 1: Divide the two numbers without the exponents
6 / 1.2 = 5

Step 2: Combine the exponents with the same base
10^4 / 10^9 = 10^(4-9) = 10^-5

Therefore, the quotient of (6 x 10^4) / (1.2 x 10^9) is 5 x 10^-5.