To evaluate Yari's claim that the product \( 230 \times 10^4 \) has four zeroes, let's break down the calculation and use the properties of multiplying by powers of 10.
Step 1: Understanding Powers of 10
When multiplying by a power of 10, the number of zeroes added to the number depends on the exponent of 10. Specifically:
- \( 10^1 \) has 1 zero (10)
- \( 10^2 \) has 2 zeros (100)
- \( 10^3 \) has 3 zeros (1,000)
- \( 10^4 \) has 4 zeros (10,000)
Step 2: Calculating the Product
When we multiply \( 230 \) by \( 10^4 \):
\[
230 \times 10^4 = 230 \times 10,000
\]
Step 3: Applying the Multiplication
We can perform the multiplication explicitly:
- \( 230 \) can be thought of as \( 230 \) and then we multiply by \( 10,000 \):
\[
230 \times 10,000 = 230,000
\]
Step 4: Counting Zeroes
Now, let's count the zeroes in \( 230,000 \):
- The number \( 230,000 \) has three zeros.
Conclusion
Since \( 230 \times 10^4 = 230,000 \), and there are only three zeros in the result, Yari is incorrect in stating that the product has four zeroes.
Summary
Multiplying by \( 10^4 \) means you are effectively shifting the decimal point 4 places to the right, but you also have to consider the original number before you apply the multiplication. The key here is recognizing that \( 230 \) contributes to the significant digits and does not add additional zeros. Thus, the final conclusion is:
Yari is incorrect; the product \( 230 \times 10^4 \) has three zeros, not four.