MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2010 - Question 2
Mathematics 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 2: Find r, if 6r78 = 5119
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Correct Answer
C
Explanation
6r78 = 5119 6 x 82+ r x 81+ 7 x 80 = 5 x 92 + 1 x 91 + 1 x 906 x 64 + 8r + 7 x 1 = 5 x 81 + 9 + 1 x 1384 + 8r + 7 = 405 + 9 + 18r = 415 - 391 8r = 24r = 24/8= 3

