Write Each Number in the Expression Below in Scientific Notation $\frac { 242,000,000 } { 440 }$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Write each number in the expression below in scientific notation. Perform the operation and write your answer in scientific notation. $\frac { 242,000,000 } { 440 }$

• A) \(5.5 \times 10 ^ { 8 }\)
• B) \(5.5 \times 10 ^ { 7 }\)
• C) \(55 \times 10 ^ { 4 }\)
• D) \(5.5 \times 10 ^ { 5 }\)
• E) \(5.5 \times 10 ^ { 4 }\)

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