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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.


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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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