divide 2.8725 x 10^9 by 1.082 x 10^8
To divide two numbers in scientific notation, you divide the coefficients (numbers before "x 10") and subtract the exponents (powers of 10).
Using the given values:
2.8725 x 10^9 ÷ 1.082 x 10^8
Dividing the coefficients: 2.8725 ÷ 1.082 = 2.6557 (rounded to four decimal places)
Subtracting the exponents: 9 - 8 = 1
Therefore, the result is 2.6557 x 10^1, which can be expressed as 26.557 in standard notation.