JAMB Mathematics 2009 Question 1

Question 1

Number Bases

Subtract 164189 from 186309.

  1. A.11219
  2. B.21129
  3. C.21139
  4. D.22119
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Answer: D (22119)

Explanation

In base ten, 186309 = 12906 and 164189 = 11276, so the difference is 1630. 1630 = 2 × 729 + 2 × 81 + 1 × 9 + 1, which is 22119.