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how many zeros?

Problem Solving — algebra and arithmetic (GMAT Focus Edition)
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by AmlanMishra » Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:05 am
If \dpi{120} X= \dpi{120} \frac{{3}^1}{({2}^4)({3}^2)({5}^2)} is expressed as a terminating decimal, how many zeroes will X have between the decimal point and the first nonzero digit to the right of the decimal point?

A- 2
B- 3
C-4
D-5
E-6
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by ceilidh.erickson » Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:03 pm
For students who are unfamiliar with the notation that you're using, could you include a screenshot / photo of the question?
Ceilidh Erickson
EdM in Mind, Brain, and Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
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by Matt@VeritasPrep » Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:11 pm
Cosign! I think it's 3/(16 * 9 * 25), but I'm not sure.
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