Base B Number System Factor
XAT 2014 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Medium · Number System
Two numbers, and , belong to base B number system. If the first number is a factor of the second number then the value of B is:
- A.
11
- B.
12
- C.
15
- D.
17
- E.
19
Answer
E
Explanation
. . Since is a factor of , . For : (Invalid, base must be > 9). For (or rearranging ): .
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