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number theory intermediate

Problem

The numeral in base a represents the same number as in base . Assuming that both bases are positive integers, the least possible value of written as a Roman numeral, is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
. . The smallest possible value of is . Then, . However, the digit is not valid in base , so we have to try a larger value. , gives a value of , for , which is valid. , which is as a roman numeral, and thus the answer is
Final answer
D