Math Problem Statement
. Find the prime factorisation of 10 !. 41. Find the number of zeros at the end of 100!.
Solution
Let's solve these two problems one by one:
1. Prime Factorization of
To find the prime factorization of , we first compute .
Now, breaking each number into its prime factors:
- (which has no prime factors)
Now, combining all these prime factors together:
So, the prime factorization of is:
2. Number of Zeros at the End of
To find the number of zeros at the end of , we need to count the number of factors of 10 in . Each factor of 10 comes from a pair of 2 and 5. Since there are always more factors of 2 than 5 in a factorial, we only need to count the number of factors of 5.
The number of factors of 5 in is calculated using the formula:
First, calculate:
Now, adding them together:
Thus, the number of zeros at the end of is .
Would you like further details or have any questions about these solutions? Here are 5 related questions for your interest:
- How do you calculate the prime factorization of a larger factorial like ?
- Why do we only count the factors of 5 when determining the number of trailing zeros?
- How would you calculate the number of zeros at the end of ?
- Can the number of trailing zeros be zero for smaller factorials, and if so, why?
- What is the prime factorization of ?
Tip: When calculating trailing zeros, always remember that a zero at the end is created by a factor of 10, which is the product of 2 and 5. Hence, the number of trailing zeros is determined by the limiting factor—usually the number of 5s in the factorial's prime factorization.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Factorials
Prime Factorization
Trailing Zeros in Factorials
Formulas
n! = n × (n-1) × ... × 1
Trailing zeros in n! = ⌊n/5⌋ + ⌊n/25⌋ + ⌊n/125⌋ + ...
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12