Perform the indicated operation. Write the answer in scientific notation. -$\frac { 10.08 \times 10 ^ { - 4 } } { 2.4 \times 10 ^ { 8 } }$ A) 4.2 x 10⁴ B) 4.2 x 10^-12 C) 8.4 x 10^-12 D) 8.4 x 10⁴

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To solve $\frac { 10.08 \times 10 ^ { - 4 } } { 2.4 \times 10 ^ { 8 } }$, first divide the coefficients: $10.08 \div 2.4 = 4.2$. Then, subtract the exponents of 10: $(-4) - (8) = -12$. Thus, the answer is $4.2 \times 10^{-12}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 10.08 \times 10 ^ { - 4 } } { 2.4 \times 10 ^ { 8 } }$