WAEC Mathematics 2003 Question 19

Question 19

Number Bases

Given, that 4P45 = 11910, find the value of P

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

Explanation

4 × 25 + 5P + 4 = 119, so 5P = 15 and P = 3.