Q. Next whole number after 1223 in the base three system
Convert to base ten: Convert 122 from base three to base ten for easier understanding.122 in base three is 1×32+2×31+2×30=9+6+2=17 in base ten.
Add one for next number: Add 1 to the base ten number to find the next whole number.17+1=18 in base ten.
Convert back to base three: Convert 18 back to base three.18 divided by 3 is 6 with no remainder, 6 divided by 3 is 2 with no remainder, and 2 divided by 3 is 0 with a remainder of 2.So, 18 in base three is written as 182.