MIP1501 ASSIGNMENT 3
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, QUESTION 1
1.1 Write down the following number in words: 7 245 103
Seven million, two hundred and forty-five thousand, one hundred, and three
1.2 Match the nation to its numeration system.
Column A (nation) Column B (numeration system)
Egyptians Hindu numerals
Roman
Hieroglyphics
Greeks
Roman numerals
Indians Attic systems
Egyptians = Hieroglyphics
Roman = Roman numerals
Greeks = Attic systems
Indians = Hindu numerals
1.3 Distinguish in detail among cardinal, ordinal and nominal numbers. Give
examples by referring to the picture below.
Cardinal numbers tell how many things there are in a group, but not in what
order they are arranged in.
For example, there are 3 women in the picture provided.
Ordinal numbers indicate the order or rank of things in a set or group.
For example, 1 = Young girl, 2 = maiden woman, and 3 = married woman.
A nominal number is a number, or more specifically, a numeral, that is used
as a label or a way of identifying something.
For example, a zip code: “1200”, number on the back of the players: “8”.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without any
representations or warranties, express or implied. This document is to be used for comparison, research and
reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by
any means without prior written permission from the author.
Unique number: 543261
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without any
representations or warranties, express or implied. This document is to be used for comparison, research and
reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by
any means without prior written permission from the author.
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Write down the following number in words: 7 245 103
Seven million, two hundred and forty-five thousand, one hundred, and three
1.2 Match the nation to its numeration system.
Column A (nation) Column B (numeration system)
Egyptians Hindu numerals
Roman
Hieroglyphics
Greeks
Roman numerals
Indians Attic systems
Egyptians = Hieroglyphics
Roman = Roman numerals
Greeks = Attic systems
Indians = Hindu numerals
1.3 Distinguish in detail among cardinal, ordinal and nominal numbers. Give
examples by referring to the picture below.
Cardinal numbers tell how many things there are in a group, but not in what
order they are arranged in.
For example, there are 3 women in the picture provided.
Ordinal numbers indicate the order or rank of things in a set or group.
For example, 1 = Young girl, 2 = maiden woman, and 3 = married woman.
A nominal number is a number, or more specifically, a numeral, that is used
as a label or a way of identifying something.
For example, a zip code: “1200”, number on the back of the players: “8”.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without any
representations or warranties, express or implied. This document is to be used for comparison, research and
reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by
any means without prior written permission from the author.
