Consider an arbitrary number system with the independent digits as 0, 1 and X.…

2013

Consider an arbitrary number system with the independent digits as 0, 1 and X. What is the radix of this number system?

Answer: C. 3 — The radix of the proposed number system is 3. The first 10 numbers in this number system would be 0, 1, X, 10, 11, 1X, X0, X1, XX and 100.

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Correct answer: C

The radix of the proposed number system is 3. The first 10 numbers in this number system would be 0, 1, X, 10, 11, 1X, X0, X1, XX and 100.

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