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# What is the sum of the digits of the number (2^{2018})(5^{2019})(3^2)?

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[GMAT math practice question]

What is the sum of the digits of the number $$(2^{2018})(5^{2019})(3^2)$$?

$$A. 4$$
$$B. 5$$
$$C. 6$$
$$D. 7$$
$$E. 9$$

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[GMAT math practice question]

What is the sum of the digits of the number $$(2^{2018})(5^{2019})(3^2)$$?

$$A. 4$$
$$B. 5$$
$$C. 6$$
$$D. 7$$
$$E. 9$$

$$(2^{2018})(5^{2019})(3^2)$$

can be written as
10^2018 * 45
sum of digits = 9
IMO E
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