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What is the standard form of the number shown in this calculator display?

The calculator shows 5.93e-5

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Answer:

0.0000593 or 5.93×10⁻⁵

Explanation:

"Standard form" depends on where you live.

In the US, the standard form of a number is its usual decimal representation. The -5 in the exponent of the given number tells you the most significant digit (5) is in the 5th place to the right of the decimal point:

5.93e-5 = 0.0000593

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In the UK, and perhaps elsewhere, the standard form of a number is what is referred to as "scientific notation" in the US. The "e-5" means the power of 10 is -5.

5.93e-5 = 5.93×10⁻⁵

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