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(Q). k is the product of first 100 multiples of 15. Find the number of trailing zeros in k.
Solution:-
k = (15×1).(15×2).(15×3)…………(15×100)
k = 15¹⁰⁰ × 100!
now highest power of 5 in 100! ⇒

5551002040H = 24& Highest power of 5 in 15¹⁰⁰ = 100Hence highest power of 5 in k (i.e. 15¹⁰⁰×100!) = 24 + 100 = 124now highest power of 2 in 100! ⇒22222221005025126310H = 97& highest power of 2 in 15¹⁰⁰ = 0∴ Highest power of 2 in k = 97 + 0 = 97

Hence Number of trailing zeros in k = minimum of(Highest power of 5 in k & Highest power of 2 in k)
= 97 Answer