If log102=0.30103, determine how many zeros are there between the decimal point and the first significant digit in (12)1000.
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Solution
Let, x=(12)1000. Then, log10x=−1000log2=−1000×.30103 =−301.03=¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯302.97. Hence, the number of zeros in (12)1000 between the decimal point and the first significant digit is (302−1)=301. Ans: 301