Suppose both factors in a multiplication problem are the multiples of 10. Explain why the number of zeros in the product may be different than the total number of zeros in the factors. Include an example.

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Answer:

Explanation:

Take 20 and 50.

20 * 50 = 1000.

We have the 2 zeros in 20 and 50 , also 2 * 5 = 10, making 3 zeroes.

MarcM answered Nov 28, 2022

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