Question

Convert 1.6 x 10-2 to standard notation.

Answer 1

Recall that:

`b* a^(-x)=(b)/(a^x).`

Therefore:

`1.6*10^(-2)=(1.6)/(10^2)=(1.6)/(100).`

Simplifying the above result we get:

`(1.6)/(100)=0.016.`

Answer: 0.016.