Answer:
To multiply [tex]( 5 \times (2 \times 10^2))[/tex], you first calculate the expression inside the parentheses, which is [tex]( 2 \times 10^2 = 200)[/tex]. Then, you multiply this result by 5:
[tex][ 5 \times 200 = 1000][/tex]
So, the answer in scientific notation is [tex]( 1.0 \times 10^3)[/tex]
