alleryWhich principle do early systems like Roman numerals follow?
AThe additive principle
BThe binary principle
CThe place-value rule
DThe negative-base rule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The additive principle
1. In early systems each symbol type has one fixed value.
2. The value of the numeral is the sum of its symbols.
3. Place value, binary and negative base need position to matter.
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