Use Scientific Notation to Perform the Following Operations $\left( 5.5 \times 10 ^ { 21 } \right) \div \left( 1.1 \times 10 ^ { - 13 } \right)$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Use scientific notation to perform the following operations. Leave your answer in scientific notation.
- $\left( 5.5 \times 10 ^ { 21 } \right) \div \left( 1.1 \times 10 ^ { - 13 } \right)$

• A) \(5.5 \times 10 ^ { 8 }\)
• B) \(5.5 \times 10 ^ { 34 }\)
• C) \(5 \times 10 ^ { 34 }\)
• D) \(5 \times 10 ^ { 8 }\)

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