Base 10 Number System
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How many unique digits are used to represent numbers in the base ten number system?

  • 10 (correct)
  • 5
  • 8
  • 12

    • What is the English name for the base ten number system?

  • Octal
  • Hexadecimal
  • Decimal (correct)
  • Binary

    • When were bamboo slips from China among the first pieces of archaeological evidence of the use of base ten found?

  • 500 BCE
  • 100 BCE
  • 700 BCE
  • 300 BCE (correct)

    • Which ancient civilization developed a base ten system by the 7th century CE?

    <p>Indians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Latin word 'decimus' mean?

    <p>'Tenth'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a numeral in a number system?

    <p>The representation of an idea or concept in symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which number system is primarily used in computer science applications?

    <p>Binary, base two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the digit 5 in the numeral 5,438,722?

    <p>$5 \times 10^3$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does each position further left in a base ten numeral represent?

    <p>Multiplied by 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the base two number system primarily used in computer science applications?

    <p>Due to the on/off nature of electronic switches</p> Signup and view all the answers

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