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JAMB Mathematics 2013 Paper

Question : 1

Total: 47

Convert 27₁₀ to another number in base three

Solution:

Concept:

To change a base ten number into base three, divide repeatedly by

3

and use the remainders.

Explanation:

Divide

27

3

and record the remainders until the quotient becomes

0

Read the remainders from the bottom upward:

1, 0, 0, 0

Therefore,

27_{10} = 1000_3

Answer:

1000_3

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