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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-10-25

Use scientific notation to perform the calculation:

\[0.07 \times \frac{1600}{0.0004}\]

Asked by Toph

Answer (2)

0 → 2 .07 ​ ​ = 7 × 1 0 − 2 1 ← 3 600 ​ ​ = 1.6 × 1 0 3 0 → 4 .0004 ​ ​ = 4 × 1 0 − 4 0.0004 0.07 × 1600 ​ = 4 × 1 0 − 4 7 × 1 0 − 2 × 1.6 × 1 0 3 ​ = 4 7 × 1.6 ​ × 1 0 − 2 + 3 − ( − 4 ) = 2.8 × 1 0 5 ​

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The calculation is performed using scientific notation by first converting each number, multiplying and then dividing. The final result is 2.8 × 1 0 5 . This method simplifies the process and ensures accuracy in handling very small or large numbers.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26