Understanding the naming conventions for large numbers is important for clarity in mathematics, finance, and scientific notation, as it allows us to express and communicate quantities efficiently and accurately.
Answer: The number 10000000000000000 is called “ten quadrillion” in the short scale numbering system, commonly used in the United States.
In the short scale system, which is predominant in English-speaking countries, large numbers are grouped in sets of three zeros, and each new name corresponds to a thousand-fold increase.
Here’s the breakdown for 10000000000000000:
- Ten: This represents the first three zeros.
- Thousand: This term represents the next group of three zeros.
- Million: Three groups of zeros after “ten thousand.”
- Billion: Three groups of zeros after “ten million.”
- Trillion: Three groups of zeros after “ten billion.”
- Quadrillion: Three groups of zeros after “ten trillion.”