Unilorin Post-UTME Mathematics 2022 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Number Bases

Convert 5537 to a number in base 10.

  1. A.283
  2. B.271
  3. C.298
  4. D.292
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (283)

Explanation

5537 = 5 × 49 + 5 × 7 + 3 = 245 + 35 + 3 = 283.