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by PokerPaul on December 23rd, 2005

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Other than millions, billions and trillions, what other words are there to express very large numbers?

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  • by Leezee on December 27th, 2005

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    Yes - although you have to use the language of mathematics. Simply, 1.6 billion would become 1.6 * 10^9 or, in words, "one point six times ten to the (power of) nine". This becomes a great way of working with numbers when writing them down and working with them, or when numbers start to get very large. Note that most people will not know the word for any number over a trillion (if that) but if you say "10^9 means you add on nine zero's" even the layman will understand... And if they don't, well, get new friends - they are obviously not smart enough for you...

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