2011 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 15

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Problem

How many digits are in the product $4^5 \cdot 5^{10}$?

$\textbf{(A) } 8 \qquad\textbf{(B) } 9 \qquad\textbf{(C) } 10 \qquad\textbf{(D) } 11 \qquad\textbf{(E) } 12$

Solution

\[4^5 \cdot 5^{10} = 2^{10} \cdot 5^{10} = 10^{10}.\]

That is one $1$ followed by ten $0$'s, which is $\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 11}$ digits.

See Also

2011 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 14
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Problem 16
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