Find the missing number in the addition of the following numbers, in base seven \(\begin{matrix}...

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2000

Find the missing number in the addition of the following numbers, in base seven

\(\begin{matrix}

4 & 3 & 2 & 1\\

1 & 2 & 3 & 4\\

* & * & * & *\\

1&2&3&4&1

\end{matrix}\)

  • A. 3453
  • B. 5556
  • C. 6016
  • D. 13453

Correct Answer: A. 3453

Explanation

4321\(_7\) + 1234\(_7\) = 5555\(_7\)

Missing number = 12341\(_7\) - 5555\(_7\)

= 3453\(_7\)



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