What is the exponent of (5) in the prime factorisation of (625)?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: 4

Step 1: (625=25 \times 25). Step 2: Since (25=5^2), (625=5^2 \times 5^2=5^4). Step 3: You can also divide repeatedly by (5) to find the exponent.

What is the correct answer to this question?

4

Why is this the correct answer?

Step 1: (625=25 \times 25). Step 2: Since (25=5^2), (625=5^2 \times 5^2=5^4). Step 3: You can also divide repeatedly by (5) to find the exponent.

Which subject and chapter does this question cover?

This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: Prime Factorisation.