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There are many types of number systems. The common one is base-10. Base-2 is used in computer language and so is the hexadecimal system which is a Base-16 system.

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What are the different types of numbering systems?

Their are two types of number systems. 1. Non positional number systems 2. Positional number systems.


How long have number systems been around?

Number systems have been around since before recorded history - since people began to count how many arrows, or children, they had.


What is significance and conclusion of number system?

The significance of number systems lies in their role in representing and manipulating quantities and relationships. Different number systems, such as binary, decimal, and hexadecimal, have different uses and applications. The conclusion is that number systems are fundamental in mathematics, computer science, and other disciplines, allowing for efficient communication and calculation.


Why do you need to study number system in math?

Different number systems are used quite a lot, especially in computer science. In this case, the number systems mainly used are base 2, base 16 and of course base 10.


How did number systems come into existence?

Imagine that you are shepherding your families flock of sheep, way back in pre-history. Your Dad would like to know each evening, that you have brought back as many sheep as you started out with in the morning. So the short answer is in unrecorded pre-history. Our present European number systems have their origins in the middle east. But the Chinese and the Maya (at least) independently invented number systems. So the need for a number system seems to have driven its invention. "Necessity is the mother of invention" as the saying goes.

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