Question

write $5 \times 10^{-2}$ in standard notation

Explanation:

Step1: Interpret negative exponent

$10^{-2} = \frac{1}{10^2} = \frac{1}{100}$

Step2: Multiply by the coefficient

$5 \times \frac{1}{100} = \frac{5}{100}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{5}{100} = 0.05$

Answer:

0.05