Chapter 4.5, Problem 16IP

To determine

To evaluate : the expression

Answer to Problem 16IP

The solution of the expression in scientific notation is $0.6\times {10}^{12}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information :

The expression is $\frac{1.86\times {10}^8}{3.1\times {10}^{-4}}$

Calculation :

The value of the expression is:

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{1.86\times {10}^8}{3.1\times {10}^{-4}}\\ \frac{1.86}{3.1}\times \frac{{10}^8}{{10}^{-4}}\\ 0.6\times {10}^{8+4}\\ 0.6\times {10}^{12}\end{array}$

Hence, the solution of the expression in scientific notation is $0.6\times {10}^{12}$