If \(12_{e} = X_{7}\), where e = 12, find X.

  • A 20
  • B 15
  • C 14
  • D 12

The correct answer is A. 20

To convert a number from base \(e\) to base \(7\), you can first convert it to base \(10\) and then from base \(10\) to base \(7\).

Given \(12_{e}\), where \(e = 12\), we need to convert it to base \(10\):

\(12_{e} = 1 \times 12^1 + 2 \times 12^0 = 12 + 2 = 14_{10}\)

Now, we need to convert \(14_{10}\) to base \(7\):

Divide \(14\) by \(7\):
\[14 = 2 \times 7 + 0\]

So, in base \(7\), \(14_{10}\) becomes \(20_{7}\).

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