Question

what is the quotient of $1.843 \times 10^{7}$ and $4.85 \times 10^{4}$ expressed in scientific notation?
answer attempt 1 out of 2
answer: $\square \times 0^{\square}$

Explanation:

Step1: Split into coefficient & power

$\frac{1.843 \times 10^7}{4.85 \times 10^4} = \frac{1.843}{4.85} \times \frac{10^7}{10^4}$

Step2: Calculate coefficient quotient

$\frac{1.843}{4.85} = 0.38$

Step3: Calculate power quotient

$\frac{10^7}{10^4} = 10^{7-4} = 10^3$

Step4: Adjust to scientific notation

$0.38 \times 10^3 = 3.8 \times 10^{2}$

Answer:

$3.8 \times 10^{2}$