2. Determine the base- five representations for each of the given numbers. Remember that a numeral with no subscript is understood to be n base ten.

Question

a.47

b. 179

c. 354

Answer 1

Divide the number by the base and note the remainder on the right.
The digits from bottom to top is the number required.
Example:
Find 37 to base 5.
37 R 2 (37/5=7 R2)
7 R 2 (7/5=1 R2)
1

So the number is 122₅