[CST-2] Arithmetic

[Mike Pinna]

On Mon, 3 Jun 2002, Anthony Jones wrote:
> On Mon, Jun 03, 2002 at 05:48:50PM +0100, Sam Staton wrote:
> > > > 110. Now work out the base!
> > >
> > > -2
> > >
> >
> > or 1 (especially since it is usual for the digits to be less than the
> > base)
>
> But then 1 (the digit) isn't less than 1 (the proposed base)?

Indeed.  Anyway, Peter's answer seemed to indicate his solution was
unique for the base he was considering, but if the base is 1, 1000100
is just as valid an answer, as is any other string of ones and zeros
containing exactly two ones.

I think my answer is better, but it seems unlikely that it matters
anyway :)

Mike

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