Question

Write this number in standard notation.
2.0 x 10^5

Answer 1

2^6 x 10^5

Explanation:

10^5

= ( 2 x 5 )^5

= 2^5 x 5^5

2 x 10^5

= 2^1 x 2^5 x 10^5

= 2^( 1 + 5 ) x 10^5

= 2^6 x 10^5