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How many zeros does the product × … × 50 end with?

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  • A10
  • B12
  • C8
  • D14

Step-by-Step Solution

Take a 5 out of each of the ten factors: the product is × … × 10) = !. Now 10! = , so altogether there are 10 + 2 = 12 factors of 5 but only 8 factors of 2. Each zero needs a 2 and a 5, so the number of zeros is the smaller count, 8.
Answer: C) 8

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