Write each number in the expression below in scientific notation. Perform the operation and write your answer in scientific notation. $\frac { 242,000,000 } { 440 }$
A) $5.5 \times 10 ^ { 8 }$
B) $5.5 \times 10 ^ { 7 }$
C) $55 \times 10 ^ { 4 }$
D) $5.5 \times 10 ^ { 5 }$
E) $5.5 \times 10 ^ { 4 }$

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First, write each number in scientific notation: $242,000,000 = 2.42 \times 10^8$ and $440 = 4.4 \times 10^2$. Then, divide the two: $\frac{2.42 \times 10^8}{4.4 \times 10^2} = 0.55 \times 10^6 = 5.5 \times 10^5$.

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Write Each Number in the Expression Below in Scientific Notation $\frac { 242,000,000 } { 440 }$