JAMB Mathematics 2003 Question 2

Question 2

Number Bases

Simplify 2134 × 234

  1. A.103114
  2. B.103214
  3. C.122314
  4. D.132114
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (122314)

Explanation

2134 = 39 and 234 = 11 in base ten, so the product is 429. Converting 429 to base four gives 122314.