If b is the base of the positional number system. What is the range of symbols…
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If b is the base of the positional number system. What is the range of symbols it consists of?
- A.
0 to b
- B.
1 to b
- C.
0 to (b − 1)
- D.
1 to (b − 1)
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Correct answer: C
Starting Point: Every positional number system starts with the symbol 0.
Total Count: The total number of unique symbols is exactly equal to the base b.
Maximum Symbol: Because the count starts at 0, the largest single digit is always one less than the base (b-1).