The problem states:

"Paolo jogged the perimeter of the park in 5.32 minutes. Which shows a way to represent the value of the 2 in this number?"

The options provided are:

• A: $0.02$
• B: $2 \times \frac{1}{10}$
• C: $2 \times (100)$
• D: $2 \times \frac{1}{100}$

The question is asking for the value of the digit 2 in the decimal number 5.32. In 5.32, the digit 2 is in the hundredths place, which means its value is $2 \times \frac{1}{100}$.

Therefore, the correct answer is D: $2 \times \frac{1}{100}$.

Would you like further explanation or have any additional questions?

Here are five questions to expand on this:

1. What does the place value system represent in decimal numbers?
2. How can you convert decimal fractions like 5.32 into fractions?
3. What is the value of the digit 5 in 5.32?
4. Why is it important to understand place value in decimals?
5. How can place value be used in scientific notation?

Tip: In decimals, each digit after the decimal point is a fraction with a denominator that is a power of 10, starting with tenths, hundredths, etc.