Express the result of the following calculation in scientific notation: 0.0263 cm2÷ 88.2 cm

When i put into my calculator, i get 2.98^-2

how do i put in the calculator to get 2.98^-4cm

Respuesta :

Answer: The result of the given calculation is [tex]2.98\times 10^{-4}cm[/tex]

Explanation:

Scientific notation is defined as the notation in which a number is expressed in the decimal form. This means that the number is always written in the power of 10 form.

We are given an expression:

[tex]\Rightarrow \frac{0.0263cm^2}{88.2cm}[/tex]

The operation carried out in the above expression is division operation. The units are also treated in the same way.

The solution for the above expression is:

[tex]\Rightarrow \frac{0.0263cm^2}{88.2cm}=0.000298cm[/tex]

The value in scientific notation is [tex]2.98\times 10^{-4}cm[/tex]

Hence, the result of the given calculation is [tex]2.98\times 10^{-4}cm[/tex]