How do you convert \( 8.5600 \times 10^2 \) from scientific notation to standard notation?

To convert the number \(8.5600 \times 10^2\) from scientific notation to standard notation, follow these steps:

1. Start with the base number (the number before the multiplication sign), which in this case is 8.5600. 2. Look at the exponent on the 10, which is 2 in this case. This tells us how many places to move the decimal point. 3. Because the exponent is positive, move the decimal point to the right. For an exponent of 2, move it two places to the right. 4. If there aren't enough digits to move the decimal point as needed, add zeros to the right of the number.

Applying these steps: Starting number: 8.5600 Move the decimal point two places to the right: 856.00

Thus, \(8.5600 \times 10^2\) in standard notation is 856.00. You can drop the trailing zeros after the decimal point if they are not significant, making the number 856.