Solve 1.2*10^-5/6*10^-6

$$\frac { 1.2 \times 10 ^ { - 5 } } { 6 \times 10 ^ { - 6 } }$$

Evaluate

$$2$$

Solution Steps

To divide powers of the same base, subtract the denominator's exponent from the numerator's exponent.

$$\frac{1.2\times 10^{1}}{6}$$

Calculate 10 to the power of 1 and get 10.

$$\frac{1.2\times 10}{6}$$

Multiply 1.2 and 10 to get 12.

$$\frac{12}{6}$$

Divide 12 by 6 to get 2.

$$2$$

Factor

$$2$$