A calculator displays 3.982E5. How do you write 3.982E5 in standard form?

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To convert the scientific notation \( 3.982 \times 10^5 \) (which is what \( 3.982E5 \) represents) into standard form, you can follow these steps:

  1. Multiply \( 3.982 \) by \( 10^5 \):
    • \( 10^5 \) means you move the decimal point 5 places to the right.
    • Starting with \( 3.982 \), moving the decimal 5 places gives you \( 398200 \).

Thus, \( 3.982E5 \) in standard form is 398200.