Question

Explain positional and non positional number system

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Step-by-step explanation:

Positional number

1. In positional number system, each symbol represents different value depending on the position they occupy in a number. 

2. In positional number system, each system has a value that relates to the number directly next to it. The total value of a positional number is the total of the resultant value of all positions. 

3. Example: 12 can be 1 x 10 + 2 x 1, 10 + 2 = 12.

Non-Positional number

1. In non-positional number system, each symbol represents the same value regardless of its position.

2. In non-positional number system, each symbol represents a number with its own place value.

3. Example: Roman number system where I for 1, II for 2 etc.