In each case, identify the numeration system, and give the Hindu-Arabic equivalent.
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:
The number 100 is represented by the symbol,
Thus, the number has:
The symbol
Thus, the number has:
The number 1 is represented by the symbol,
Thus, the number has:
So, the given Egyptian numeral is equivalent to
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