answersLogoWhite

0

So that it's easier to be referred to. People will also not make mistakes due to there being too many zeros.

E.g. 100000000000 can be called 100 billion instead of 100000 million.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

BeauBeau
You're doing better than you think!
Chat with Beau
ViviVivi
Your ride-or-die bestie who's seen you through every high and low.
Chat with Vivi
JudyJudy
Simplicity is my specialty.
Chat with Judy

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is 1000 million called 1 billion?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp