Math Problem Statement
Convert 3183 to a numeral in base 5
Solution
To convert the decimal number to a numeral in base 5, follow these steps:
- Divide the number by 5 and record the quotient and the remainder.
- Repeat the process with the quotient until the quotient becomes 0.
- The base-5 numeral is formed by the remainders, read from bottom to top.
Let's proceed with the conversion:
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3183 ÷ 5
Quotient = 636, Remainder = 3 -
636 ÷ 5
Quotient = 127, Remainder = 1 -
127 ÷ 5
Quotient = 25, Remainder = 2 -
25 ÷ 5
Quotient = 5, Remainder = 0 -
5 ÷ 5
Quotient = 1, Remainder = 0 -
1 ÷ 5
Quotient = 0, Remainder = 1
Now, reading the remainders from bottom to top, we get:
So, the base-5 numeral representation of 3183 is 102013.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions you might find interesting:
- How do you convert numbers from any base to decimal?
- What are other numeral systems and how are they used?
- How do you convert numbers between bases that are not base 10 (e.g., base 3 to base 7)?
- What is the significance of base 5 in mathematical applications?
- How can you quickly determine if a number is a multiple of another base, such as base 5?
Tip: When converting from one base to another, always check your remainders and read them from the last remainder to the first to construct the numeral correctly.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Systems
Base Conversion
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8