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QUADRILLION
Quadrillion
Definition Of Quadrillion
Quadrillion is a number equal to 1015
More About Quadrillion
One quadrillion is equivalent to thousand million millions.
i.e. 1 thousand × 1 million × 1 million
= 1,000 × 1,000,000 × 1,000,000
= 1,000,000,000,000,000
Example of Quadrillion
1015 = 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10
= 1,000,000,000,000,000
Video Examples: What is a Quadrillion
Solved Example on Quadrillion
Ques: Choose the value obtained when a quadrillion is divided by a billion.
Choices:
A. 106
B. 105
C. 104
D. 107
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: 1 quadrillion = 1015 and 1 billion = 109.
Step 2:
Quick Summary
- A quadrillion is 1,000,000,000,000,000.
- It can be expressed as a thousand million millions.
- It is 10^15.
\[ 10^{15} \]
🍎 Teacher Insights
Use real-world examples to illustrate the magnitude of a quadrillion, such as national debt or astronomical distances.🎓 Prerequisites
- Million
- Billion
- Exponents
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: What is the value of a quadrillion?
Q2: A quadrillion divided by a billion is equal to?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many zeros are in a quadrillion?
A: A quadrillion has 15 zeros.
Q: What is a quadrillion in terms of millions?
A: A quadrillion is a thousand million millions.