Math Practice Problems - Scientific Notation 2

Scientific Notation 2 - Sample Math Practice Problems

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Complexity=1, Mode=mul-div

Compute, rounding to the nearest 10th. Use the on-screen calculator to multiply or divide decimals. Sample answers: 3.4*10^2, 4.2*10-5, 1.5 (if × 10⁰, just use the decimal)

Problem

Correct Answer

Your Answer

(6.3 × 10^-5) ÷ (2 × 10^-6)

Solution
(6.3 × 10^-5) ÷ (2 × 10^-6)
Divide the decimal parts of each number:
6.3 ÷ 2 = 3.15
Convert the new decimal into scientific notation and round it:
3.2 × 10⁰

Subtract the powers of the original exponents and add the power of the new number:
-5 - -6 + 0 = 1

Combine the new decimal with the new power of 10:
3.2 × 10¹

Problem

Correct Answer

Your Answer

(5.9 × 10³) × (2.7 × 10⁹)

Solution
(5.9 × 10³) × (2.7 × 10⁹)
Multiply the decimal parts of each number:
5.9 × 2.7 = 15.93

Convert the new decimal into scientific notation and round it:
1.6 × 10¹

Add the powers of the exponents all together:
3 + 9 + 1 = 13

Combine the new decimal with the new power of 10:
1.6 × 10¹³

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