Figure It Out: Egyptian System

Question 1

Represent in Egyptian System:

• 10458:
  • 1 Finger (10,000)
  • 4 Coils (400)
  • 5 Heels (50)
  • 8 Strokes (8)
• 1023: 1 Lotus, 2 Heels, 3 Strokes.
• 2660: 2 Lotuses, 6 Coils, 6 Heels.
• 784: 7 Coils, 8 Heels, 4 Strokes.
• 1111: 1 Lotus, 1 Coil, 1 Heel, 1 Stroke.
• 70707: 7 Fingers, 7 Coils, 7 Strokes.

Question 2

Identify the numbers:

(i) 2 Coils, 3 Heels, 4 Strokes. $100+100 + 10+10+10 + 1+1+1+1 = 234$

(ii) 4 Lotuses, 3 Coils, 2 Strokes. $4000 + 300 + 2 = 4302$