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What is number system

What is Number System? In this chapter, we will study the number system. We will also look at the types of number system where you can also look forward to working on some number system questions. What is the Number System? The number system is used to state how many objects are there in a given set. The Roman numeral ‘I’ denotes the idea of ‘oneness’.  The same thing is denoted by the Greek letter alpha ‘a’. It should be noted that alpha was the first letter which was used as a numeral. So, it is nothing but a Hindu-Arabic in origin. Let us study these in details. In ancient Mesopotamia, the beginning system of the inscribed symbol was a system of symbols for numbers. You need to understand that the current number systems happen to be place-value systems. The place or position of the numbers determines the value of numbers in the representation. For example, the 4 in 40 and 400, which represents 4 ten’s and 4 hundred respectively. There was no positional characteristic in the...

What is rational number

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Rational Number The rational numbers are written in p/q form where q is not equivalent to zero. A fraction that has non-zero denominator is considered to be a rational number. Henceforth, we can say that '0' is also a rational number, as we can represent it in numerous forms such as 0/1, 0/2, 0/3, and so on. In any case, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, and so on are not rational. In this article, we will focus on the properties of rational numbers alongside with its types. We will also look at the differences between the rational and irrational numbers. For a better understanding, there are some solved examples. Also, get familiar with the various rational numbers examples and figure out how to locate the rational numbers in a superior manner. To indicate rational numbers on a number line, we have to solve and reduce it in the decimal form first. What is a Rational Number? A rational number is a number which can be expressed or written in the form of p/q, where q is not equal to zero. T...

Class 7 maths exercise (ex) : 23B | Questions (Q) no 7

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Chanakya

Chanakya Chanakya was a minister, teacher, strategist and an economist of ancient India. He is widely credited for the establishment of the Maurya empire, which started the golden era of Indian history. He was a great teacher and mentor to Chandragupta Maurya, India's first emperor. Chanakya was a man of great courage and intelligence, and his teachings and strategies laid the foundation of a powerful India. Chanakya is also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta. He penned the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategies. This book is considered one of the greatest works of ancient Indian scientific thought.chanakya stressed a limit on the power of rulers, since he felt that destruction of the state was a consequence of an oversized ruler. He preached of a philosophy called Brahmanism, which was governed by a sense of morality and ethical behavior. In terms  of its specific beliefs, Brahmanism or Hinduism (as it is also known) is a pol...

Ashoka

 Ashoka Ashoka Maurya was an Indian ruler who reigned in the third century B.C.E. and is considered one of the greatest monarchs in Indian history. He was the grandson of Chandragupta, who had founded the Mauryan Empire, and he inherited a powerful and prosperous state that stretched from the Himalayas to the Deccan Plateau. Ashoka was a ruler of great energy and ambition and was determined to expand his empire. He launched a series of military campaigns, both to the east and south, and was able to bring almost the entire Indian subcontinent under his rule. He was an able administrator, an efficient and competent ruler who encouraged and developed agriculture, trade and commerce in his kingdom. Ashoka is best remembered, however, for his decisive moral and spiritual transformation after a particularly brutal military campaign. He was so appalled by the carnage he had caused that he renounced further military expansion and embraced the Buddhist philosophy  of nonviolence and co...

Chandragupta Maurya

 Chandragupta Maurya Chandragupta Maurya (340 to 298–297 BCE) was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in India in 322 BCE. He is one of the most important and influential figures in India’s ancient history and is acclaimed for having established a stable and well-organized imperial government in India. Before ascending to the throne, he served as the commander and mentor of the renowned general and warrior, Chandragupta Maurya. He unified India with bold military campaigns and political tactics, thus ushering in the golden age of the Mauryan Empire. During his reign, numerous architectural, economic, political, cultural, and religious advancements were made, which laid the foundations of the Mauryan Empire’s vibrant culture.

Tenali Rama

 Tenali Rama Tenali Rama was an important figure in the cultural and literary history of India. He was a great poet, storyteller, and humorist from the 16th century. He lived in the court of the Vijayanagar Empire and is known for his wit and wisdom. His tales, poems, and witty jokes are still prevalent in the Indian culture. Tenali Rama was born in a small village in Andhra Pradesh. He was gifted with immense intellect and wit and was highly admired by the king, Krishnadevaraya. He was the court poet of the Vijayanagar Empire and earned respect and honor at the court. He used his wit and intelligence to solve various court disputes. Not only did he solve these in the most witty and creative way, but his jokes and stories also lightened up the court with joy. Though Tenali Rama had immense intelligence and wit, he also had a lot of humility. He never boasted about his knowledge  and was extremely modest. He was known to lead a life of simplicity and contentment and was admired...