JAMB Mathematics 1999 Question 7

Question 7

Number Bases

Divide 24346 by 426.

  1. A.236
  2. B.356
  3. C.526
  4. D.556
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (356)

Explanation

2434₆ = 2×216 + 4×36 + 3×6 + 4 = 598 and 42₆ = 26. 598 ÷ 26 = 23, and 23 = 3×6 + 5 = 35₆.