Identify the Largest Number Expressible in a Simple Grouping System $\mathrm { d } ^ { 9 } - 1$

question 163

Multiple Choice

Identify the largest number expressible in a simple grouping system with the specified base and specified number of distinct symbols.
-base nine, d distinct symbols

• A) \(\mathrm { d } ^ { 9 } - 1\)
• B) \(9 d - 1\)
• C) \(9^ d\)
• D) \(9^ d _ { - 1 }\)

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