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For what value of n, 2^n × 5^n ends in 5.

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For what value of n, 2n × 5n ends in 5.

True or False
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Solution

We need to find the value of n, for which  `2^nxx5^n` ends in 5.

Clearly, 

`2^nxx5^n = (2xx5)^n`

`= 10^n`

Also, all the values of n will make `10^n` end in 0.

Thus, there is no value of n for which `2^nxx5^n ` ends in 5.

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Chapter 1: Real Numbers - VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQs) [Page 1.44]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Real Numbers
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQs) | Q 34. | Page 1.44
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