Perform the indicated calculation. Express your answer using scientific notation.
-$\left(17.05 \times 10^{-9}\right) \div\left(5 \times 10^{3}\right)$
A) $3.41 \times 10^{-12}$
B) $6.82 \times 10^{-6}$
C) $3.41 \times 10^{-6}$
D) $6.82 \times 10^{-12}$

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To divide numbers in scientific notation, divide their coefficients and subtract the exponent of the divisor from the exponent of the dividend: $ \frac{17.05}{5} = 3.41 $ and $ -9 - 3 = -12 $, resulting in $3.41 \times 10^{-12}$.

Perform the Indicated Calculation (17.05×10−9)÷(5×103)\left(17.05 \times 10^{-9}\right) \div\left(5 \times 10^{3}\right)(17.05×10−9)÷(5×103) A) 3.41×10−123.41 \times 10^{-12}3.41×10−12

Perform the Indicated Calculation $\left(17.05 \times 10^{-9}\right) \div\left(5 \times 10^{3}\right)$ A) $3.41 \times 10^{-12}$