WAEC Mathematics 2004 Question 1

Question 1

Number Bases

Evaluate 2022three − 1122three

  1. A.21120
  2. B.21121
  3. C.21112
  4. D.21011
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Answer: A (21120)

Explanation

202three = 20 and 112three = 14. 400 − 196 = 204, and 204 = 2×81 + 1×27 + 1×9 + 2×3 + 0 = 21120three.