Question

Write the number 5.512 × 10-1 in standard form.
A.
55.12
B.
0.5512
C.
0.05512
D.
5.512Write the number 5.512 × 10-1 in standard form.
A.
55.12
B.
0.5512
C.
0.05512
D.
5.512

Answer 1

To convert \(5.512 \times 10^{-1}\) to standard form, you need to move the decimal point one place to the left because of the negative exponent.

Starting with \(5.512\):
- Move the decimal point one place to the left, which gives you \(0.5512\).

Thus, the correct answer is:

**B. 0.5512**.