When a number is multiplied with 25 it gives 78125. Find the number and express it as a power of 5. What is the product if the number is multiplied by (−5)×(5)? [3 MARKS]
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Let the number be x.
Given that,
(x)×(25)=78125
x=3125
⇒ The required number is 3125
Now,
3125=5×5×5×5×5
⇒3125=55
Now, if the number was multiplied by (−5)×(5) then the product=(−5)×(5)×3125 = −78125