How is 5**2 giving 32 as the answer

Answer 1

It's better if you show us your code where you're facing the problem
As others said, it's likely that you've got it wrong with 2**5

Answer 2

I think you mean 2**5.

2**5 = 2*2*2*2*2 = 32.

Answer 3

5**2 = 25