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0580/32 Oct/Nov 2025, Question 21: Standard Form

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 32 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Divide 5.6 × 10⁻³ by 2.4 × 10⁻⁵ and express the result in standard form.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 15.6 ÷ 2.4 = 2.333… and 10⁻³ ÷ 10⁻⁵ = 10²
  2. 2= 2.333… × 10² ≈ 2.33 × 10²

Answer2.33 × 10² or 2.333… × 10²

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