02-18-2013, 04:51 PM | #10861 |
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So I take a break from looking at this thread and two of my favorite books by a couple of my favorite authors are the answer to quiz questions. It actually surprises me that the original title of The Makioka Sisters was a "gentle snow fall" in English. I would have thought more likely something to do with cherry blossoms.
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02-19-2013, 12:52 AM | #10862 |
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02-19-2013, 07:27 AM | #10863 | |
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02-19-2013, 08:37 AM | #10864 |
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I think it might be my turn. Let's have a quick one:
How can 6 x 9 = 42? |
02-19-2013, 08:54 AM | #10865 |
Now what?
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02-19-2013, 08:57 AM | #10866 |
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Not the answer I'm looking for, although your have identified the inspiration for the question.
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02-19-2013, 09:21 AM | #10867 |
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Easy! Just take away 12 after you finish the multiplication!
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02-19-2013, 09:25 AM | #10868 |
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I think that the answer is that it's true in a certain base - although I am not numerate enough to work out what base that is right now.
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02-19-2013, 09:29 AM | #10869 |
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02-19-2013, 09:41 AM | #10870 |
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6x9 = 54 (decimal, base of 10)
convert them to base of 13: 6-->6 9-->9 54-->42 voilà. |
02-19-2013, 09:46 AM | #10871 |
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Yes, Iznogood has the answer, even though maianhvk wrote it out nicely.
6x9=42 in base 13. Over to you, Iznogood. |
02-19-2013, 10:52 AM | #10872 |
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I think Bilbo should get the credit for the correct answer. I had never thought of changing base without Bilbos suggestion - I only did the math. So Bilbo can ask the next question
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02-19-2013, 11:01 AM | #10873 | |
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02-19-2013, 01:22 PM | #10874 |
Bah, humbug!
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I remember when I discovered that and thought I was a genius—then I discovered that a whole army of Adams fans had discovered it before me and I didn't feel so special.
For the record, Adams said it was just a coincidence that it worked out that way in base 13. His intention was to write something humorous and off the wall. That it turned out to be mathematically accurate was purely serendipitous. |
02-19-2013, 01:40 PM | #10875 | |
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36 : 6x9 in base 16 37 : no integer base solution 38 : no integer base solution 39 : 6x9 in base 15 40 : no integer base solution 41 : no integer base solution 42 : 6x9 in base 13 43 : no integer base solution 44 : no integer base solution 45 : no integer base solution 46 : 6x9 in base 12 |
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