JAMB Mathematics 2006 Question 24

Question 24

Number Bases

Compute 1100112 + 111112.

  1. A.10010102
  2. B.10100102
  3. C.10001102
  4. D.10001002
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Answer: B (10100102)

Explanation

1100112 = 51 and 111112 = 31. Their sum 82 = 64 + 16 + 2 = 10100102.