Convert the base 10 numeral to a numeral in the base indicated.
-2874 to base 8
A)$ 4572_8$
B) $5427_8$
C)$ 5472_8$
D) $4527_8$

Question

Convert the base 10 numeral to a numeral in the base indicated.
-2874 to base 8 
A)$ 4572_8$
B) $5427_8$
C)$ 5472_8$
D) $4527_8$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert 2874 from base 10 to base 8, divide 2874 by 8 repeatedly and keep track of the remainders. The conversion process is as follows: 2874 ÷ 8 = 359 remainder 2, 359 ÷ 8 = 44 remainder 7, 44 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 4, 5 ÷ 8 = 0 remainder 5. Reading the remainders from bottom to top gives $5472_8$.

Convert the Base 10 Numeral to a Numeral in the Base