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When is octal maths used in real life?
It's NOT
Why octal number system is used?
You're aware that some computers have 32-bit words. Some of them, in contrast, have 60-bit words. It's difficult for human beings to read binary numbers. However, 3 divides 60 equally; therefore, a 60-bit word is capable of storing 20 3-bit octal numbers which, with practice, are not too hard to read.
Can mechanical calculator used for octal number or binary number?
In theory, yes.In practice, you would have to change the mechanism from its decimal design to the octal or binary design.
Do both our alphabet and numbers base on the roman systems?
No, the Romans used used numerals while we use numbers based on the Arabic system.
Why are Arabic numbers used in mathematics?
There are really only three main counting systems: roman numerals, tallys, and Arabic numbers. Arabic numbers are the simplest to make large number combonations.
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