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How many zeros are in a billion?

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In the 'short scale', which is used predominantly by America, a billion is 1000 million:

1,000,000,000

So there are nine noughts. The 'long scale' is used in Europe, and in this system 'one billion' denotes a million million:

1,000,000,000,000

...which has twelve noughts. Of course, if you want to add decimal places (e.g. for currency) then there are as many zeroes as you see fit.


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