JAMB Mathematics 2005 Question 1

Question 1

Number Bases

Find the value of m if 13m + 24m = 41m.

  1. A.8
  2. B.6
  3. C.5
  4. D.2
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Answer: B (6)

Explanation

(m + 3) + (2m + 4) = 4m + 1, so 3m + 7 = 4m + 1 and m = 6.