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What is the primary number system used by human beings, and how many digits does it utilize?
What is the primary number system used by human beings, and how many digits does it utilize?
The decimal system, with 10 digits from 0 to 9.
What is the purpose of designating digits 10 through 15 as A through F in the hexadecimal system?
What is the purpose of designating digits 10 through 15 as A through F in the hexadecimal system?
To avoid confusion with the decimal numbers 10 to 15.
What is the term used to describe the value of a digit based on its position in a number?
What is the term used to describe the value of a digit based on its position in a number?
Apositional scheme.
What is the base or radix of the binary system?
What is the base or radix of the binary system?
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What is the relationship between the number of digits in a position and the base or radix of a number system?
What is the relationship between the number of digits in a position and the base or radix of a number system?
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