Prove that there is no natural number for which 15 to the power n ends with the digit zero.
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let us assume that 15^n can end with digit zero for any natural no. n
therefore, 2 is factor of 15^n
now, 15^n = (3*5)^n = 3^n * 5^n
so, 3 and 5 are factors of 15^n
the uniqueness of fundamental theorem of arithmetic says that there are no other primes in the factorization of 15^n.
hence, our supposition is wrong.
thus, 15^n can never end with digit zero for any natural number n.
hope this help you!! :)
therefore, 2 is factor of 15^n
now, 15^n = (3*5)^n = 3^n * 5^n
so, 3 and 5 are factors of 15^n
the uniqueness of fundamental theorem of arithmetic says that there are no other primes in the factorization of 15^n.
hence, our supposition is wrong.
thus, 15^n can never end with digit zero for any natural number n.
hope this help you!! :)
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