Given, that \(4P4_5 = 119_{10}\), find the value of P
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2003
Given, that \(4P4_5 = 119_{10}\), find the value of P
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Correct Answer: C. 3
Explanation
\(4P4_5 = 119_{10}\)
\(4 \times 5^2 + P \times 5^1 + 4 \times 5^0 = 119\)
\(100 + 5P + 4 = 119\)
\(5P = 119 - 104 = 15\)
\(P = 3\)
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