Question

How does the number of zeros in the product of 8 and 5,000 compare to the number of zeros in the factors?

(A) The product has fewer zeros.
(B) The product has the same number of zeros.
(C) The product has more zeros.
(D) It cannot be determined.

Answer 1

The product of 8 and 5,000 has the same number of zeros as the factor with the least number of zeros, which is 8. Hence the correct answer is option B

Step-by-step explanation:

In multiplication, the number of zeros in the product depends on the factors. Let's look at the factors 8 and 5,000. The number 8 has no zeros, while 5,000 has three zeros. When we multiply them together, the product is 40,000. The product has the same number of zeros as the factor with the least number of zeros, which is 8. So the answer is (B) The product has the same number of zeros.