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Find the smallest positive integer $B$ so that when we express the decimal number $582$ as a base $B$ number, we still get a $2$-digit number.

 Jun 20, 2024

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We can use trial and error to solve this problem. 

First, let's note that

58210=N725

 

Let's decrease to base 20 and see what happens. 

58210=19220

 

So the number has to be between 20 and 25. 

Let's try 23. 

We have

58210=12723

 

When we convert to 24, we get

58210=10624

 

So the smallest number B must be 25. 

 

So our answer is 25. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 20, 2024
 #1
avatar+1950 
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Best Answer

We can use trial and error to solve this problem. 

First, let's note that

58210=N725

 

Let's decrease to base 20 and see what happens. 

58210=19220

 

So the number has to be between 20 and 25. 

Let's try 23. 

We have

58210=12723

 

When we convert to 24, we get

58210=10624

 

So the smallest number B must be 25. 

 

So our answer is 25. 

 

Thanks! :)

NotThatSmart Jun 20, 2024

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