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Convert 112\(_6\) to a number in base three

Convert 112\(_6\) to a number in base three
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  • A 2211
  • B 2121
  • C 1212
  • D 1122
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
First, convert to base 10
112\(_6\) = (1Â x 6\(^2\)) + (1 x 6\(^1\)) + (2 x 6\(^0\))
= 36 + 6Â + 2
= 44\(_{10}\)
\(\begin{array}{c|c} 3 & 44 \\ \hline 3 & 14 & r 2 \\ \hline 3 & 4 & r 2 \\ \hline 3 & 1 & r 1 \\ \hline 3 & 0 & r 1 \end{array}\)
Ans = 1122 = D

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