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The number system now in commonest use worldwide is positional. Consider a number such as 924.37. The position of each digit in the number indicates how significant it is. The digit 9 represents 100s, the 2 10s, the 4 1s, and so on.
The Roman number, or 'numeral' system, is non-positional. The value of a character in a number does not depend on its position only. Rather, the value of a character depends on what the character is and on neighbouring characters. Consider a number such as XLIV. In this case the 'X' means ten but only as a modifier for the 'L' which stands for fifty, so that the combination 'XL' means 40.
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What is difference between positional and non-positional number system?
In non-positional number system, each symbol represents the same value regardless of its position.In positional number system ,each symbol represents different value depending on the position they occupy in a number.In non positional number system,its very difficult to perform arithmetic with such a number system.In positional number systems were developed.
What is the Arabic Number system based on?
It is based on positional decimals I have learned
Can name a non positional number system?
A well-known example is the Roman numbers.
What are the differences between your number system and the roman number system?
A nought figure is not needed in the Roman numeral system because the positional place value of these numerals are self evident. A nought figure is needed in the Arabic numeral system (the numbers we use today) to identify the positional place value of these numerals.
Is the binary numeral system a positional system?
Yes.
