Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 4 - Number Representation and Calculation - 4.2 Number Bases in Positional Systems - Exercise Set 4.2 - Page 227: 74

Answer

Doesn't make sense

Work Step by Step

Doesn't make sense, e.g. base $11$ is a perfectly valid base. E.g. $100$ in base $10$ is $100$ and in base $11$: $100_{11}=1\cdot11^2+0\cdot11^1+0\cdot11^0=121$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.