Write 2^2 * 3 * 5 as a natural number?

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The discussion centers on the mathematical expression of the natural number 22 * 3 * 5, which correctly evaluates to 60. Participants confirm that both 22 * 3 * 5 and 4 * 3 * 5 yield the same result of 60. Additionally, the conversation transitions to rewriting the number 420 as a product of its prime factors in exponent form, suggesting a method similar to that used for 60.

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1) Write 2^2 * 3 * 5 as a natural number? I get 60 is it right or should i put 4*3*5= 60
2) Write 420 as the product of its prime factors in exponent form?
What do i have to do ?
 
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1) Yes; it doesn't matter.
2) Rewrite 420 in the shape that 60 was presented as in a)
 

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