CAT 2000 — QA Question 53
Converting from decimal systemEasy
Convert the number 1982 from base 10 to base 12. The result is
Answer & solution
Correct answer: 1192
- A
1182
- B
1912
1192
- D
1292
Solution
To convert 1982 from base 10 to 12:
Divide 1982 by 12, write the quotient in the column below 1982 and the remainder in the next column. Repeat the process till the quotient is 0.
After that, write the remainders in the reverse order i.e. upward direction.
198210 = 119212
Hence, option (c).