How Should the Result of the Calculation Below Be Reported

question 30

Multiple Choice

How should the result of the calculation below be reported using scientific notation and the proper number of significant figures?
(4.3169 × 10⁴) ÷ (2.02 × 10³) = ?

• A)2.14 × 10¹
• B)2.1371 × 10¹
• C)2.14 × 10²
• D)2.14 × 10⁷
• E)2.1371 × 10⁹

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