WAEC Mathematics 2025 Question 6

Question 6

Number Bases

Given that 215 = 14x, find the value of x.

  1. A.4
  2. B.5
  3. C.6
  4. D.7
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Answer: D (7)

Explanation

215 = 10 + 1 = 11, and 14x = x + 4, so x + 4 = 11 and x = 7.