Homework Discussion for Math Class

Number Systems

Choose any system of numeration (Egyptian, Roman, Mayan, Chinese, Hindu-Arabic, Greek, Babylonian, etc.) and answer the following questions: 

  1. Is it an additive, multiplicative, or ciphered system? Why?
  2. Is there a radix or base? What is it?
  3. Is there a schema or rule for combining the numerals to represent numbers? Briefly describe the rule(s).