3.72 divided by 10^4 which of these shows and explains the correct location of the decimal point when the expression is evaluated?

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3.72 divided by 10^4 which of these shows and explains the correct location of the decimal point when the expression is evaluated?
A 0.0000372 because 4 zeros are placed in font of the number when you divide by 10 to the fourth power

B 0.000372 because the decimal point moves 4 places to the left when you divide by 10 to the fourth power

C 37,200 because the decimal point moves for places to the right when you divide by 10 to the fourth power

D 3,720,00 because 4 zeros are placed after the number when you divide by 10 to the fourth power

2 thoughts on “3.72 divided by 10^4 which of these shows and explains the correct location of the decimal point when the expression is evaluated?”

  1. Answer:
    B
    Step-by-step explanation:
    This is the answer because when you move the decimal point 4 places to the LEFT( moving left is for dividing while moving right will be for multiplying, also this only works for exponents of 10) it will equal to 0.000372.
    Hope this helps.

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