Question

divide. write your answer in scientific notation.
$\frac{5.4\times10^{5}}{3.6\times10^{6}}$

Explanation:

Step1: Divide the coefficients

$\frac{5.4}{3.6}=1.5$

Step2: Divide the powers of 10

$\frac{10^{5}}{10^{6}}=10^{5 - 6}=10^{-1}$

Step3: Combine the results

$1.5\times10^{-1}$

Answer:

$1.5\times10^{-1}$