CAT 1991QA Question 33

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What is the greatest power of 5 which can divide 80! exactly.

Answer & solution

Correct answer: 19

  • A

    16

  • B

    20

  • 19

  • D

    None of these

Solution

Number of powers of 5 in 80! = (805=16) + (165=3) = 19.

Hence, option (c).

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