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\centerline{MATH 110-2 Algebra Through History}
\centerline{Practice with Different Bases}
\centerline{September 6, 2019}
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{\it Background}
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To practice using the ideas about different number systems
introduced today, try the following problems/questions.
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{\it Questions}
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\item{1.}  What base-10 number is represented by the base-8 number $(231)_8$?
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\item{2.}  What base-10 number is represented by the base-2 number $(110011)_2$?
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\item{3.}  How would you write $(24)_{10}$ in base 8?
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\item{4.}  How would you write $(24)_{10}$ in base 2?  How is this related
to your answer in question 3?
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