JAMB Mathematics 1992 Question 1

Question 1

Number Bases

Find n if 34n = 100112

  1. A.5
  2. B.6
  3. C.7
  4. D.8
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (5)

Explanation

100112 = 16 + 2 + 1 = 19. So 3n + 4 = 19, giving n = 5.