MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2004 - Question 2

Mathematics 2004 JAMB Past Questions - Question 2: Find P, if 4516 - P7 = 3056

Find P, if 4516 - P7 = 3056
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

4516 - P7 = 3056P7 = 4516 - 3056P7 = 1426convert 1426 = 1 * 6^2 + 4 * 6^1 + 2 * 6^0= 36 + 24 + 2= 62Convert 6210 to base 762/7 = 8 R 68/7 = 1 R 11/7 = 0 R 1∴P7 = 1167