Question 6
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify and express in standard form (0.00275 × 0.0064)/(0.025 × 0.08)
- A.8.8 × 10−1
- B.8.8 × 10−2
- C.8.8 × 10−3
- D.8.8 × 103
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (8.8 × 10−3)
Explanation
Top: 0.00275 × 0.0064 = 0.0000176. Bottom: 0.025 × 0.08 = 0.002. Dividing gives 0.0088 = 8.8 × 10−3.