Chapter 4, Problem 1T

In each case, identify the numeration system, and give the Hindu-Arabic equivalent.

To determine

The following numeration system and then to determine its numeral equivalent in the Hindu-Arabic system.

Answer to Problem 1T

Solution:

The provided numeral form is in Egyptian and its Hindu-Arabic equivalent is 1534.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The numeral is:

.

Explanation:

The given numeral is in Egyptian numeral form.

In Egyptian symbols, note that 1000 is represented by the symbol,

Thus, the number has:

$1\times 1000=1000$

The number 100 is represented by the symbol,

Thus, the number has:

$5\times 100=500$

The symbol $\cap$ represent $10$.

Thus, the number has:

$3\times 10=30$

The number 1 is represented by the symbol,

Thus, the number has:

$4\times 1=4$

So, the given Egyptian numeral is equivalent to $1000+500+30+4=1534$ in Hindu-Arabic form.