MIP1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS 2024

Assignment 02
Module code:MIP1501




TEBOGO NDHLOVU
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]

, ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NUMBER – 792113
Closing date: 15 June 2024



1.1.
The Egyptian numeration system used hieroglyphs to represent
numbers, with a distinct symbol for each power of 10. It was primarily
used for accounting and trade. The Babylonian numeration system, on
the other hand, used a base 60 system and a combination of wedges
and spaces to represent numbers. It was primarily used for astronomy
and mathematics.

1.2.
Similarities:
- Both systems were developed in ancient civilizations for practical
purposes.
- Both systems used symbols to represent numbers.

Differences:
- The Egyptian system used a base 10 system, while the Babylonian
system used a base 60 system.
- The Egyptian system primarily used hieroglyphs, while the Babylonian
system used wedges and spaces.
- The Babylonian system had a positional notation system, while the
Egyptian system did not.

1.3.
The Egyptian and Babylonian numeration systems are not used today.
The development of more efficient and practical numeral systems, such
as the Hindu-Arabic system, rendered these ancient systems obsolete.

1.4.
The Roman numeration system is still used today in some contexts. For
example, the use of Roman numerals in the naming of monarchs (e.g.
Queen Elizabeth II) and on clock faces (e.g. the use of "IV" for 4)
demonstrates its continued use in modern society. Additionally, it is
sometimes used for numbering the pages of prefaces and