Question

Perform the computation and write the result in scientific notation:

5.27 x 10 exponent 5 power
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8.7 x 10 exponent -5 power

Express your answer rounded correctly to the proper number of significant figures.

Answer 1

Answer:

6.06 x $10^{9}$

Step-by-step explanation:

(5.25 x $10^{5}$ ) / (8.7 x $10^{-5}$ )

= (5.25 x $10^{5}$ ) x( $10^{5}$ )/ (8.7 )

= (5.25 x $10^{5 + 5}$ )/ (8.7 )

= 0.606 x $10^{10}$

= 6.06 x $10^{9}$