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#1 2007-11-14 14:42:54
- rune2402
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Identify the largest number
Identify the largest number
Identify the largest number expressible in a simple grouping system with the specified base and specified number of distinct symbols. Base ten, six distinct symbols.
a. 1,000,000
b. 100,000
c. 99,999
d. 999,999
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#2 2007-11-14 23:46:28
- mathsyperson
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Re: Identify the largest number
The answer is d, although the use of 'distinct' in the question is a bit confusing.
Why did the vector cross the road?
It wanted to be normal.
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#3 2007-11-14 23:59:40
- rune2402
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Re: Identify the largest number
Tell me about it. Why the devil must they try to trick the student?
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