Question

Which is the standard form of the expression 8 x 10^-5?A. 0.00008 B. 0.0008 C. 800 D. 800,000

Answer 1

A. 0.00008

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the scientific notation:

`8*10^(-5)`

To write the number in standard form:

Step 1: Write the number of zeros (5) before number 8.

`000008`

Step 2: Place the decimal point after the first zero.

`8*10^(-5)=0.00008`

The correct choice is A.