passwella.
Menu

JAMB Mathematics 1986 Question 8

Question 8

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Simplify (0.0324 × 0.00064)/(0.48 × 0.012)

  1. A.3.6 × 102
  2. B.3.6 × 10-2
  3. C.3.6 × 10-3
  4. D.3.6 × 10-4
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (3.6 × 10-3)

Explanation

The top is 0.000020736 and the bottom 0.00576. Dividing gives 0.0036 = 3.6 × 10⁻³.