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How many lakhs make a billion?

Correct Answer

10,000 lakhs make a billion. (1 billion = 100 crore = 10,000 lakh)

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 6) | Q: 8 | (Page Page 20)
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Explanation

The chapter explains that 1 billion = 1,000,000,000 (International system) = 100 crore (Indian system). Since 1 crore = 100 lakh, therefore 100 crore = 10,000 lakh.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: 1 billion = 1,000,000,000

  2. Step 2: 1 billion = 100 crore

  3. Step 3: 1 crore = 100 lakh

  4. Step 4: 100 crore = 100×100100 \times 100 lakh = 10,000 lakh

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