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− | The [[Wikipedia:Numeral system|system]] of '''Ropa-Topian numerals''' originates in the ancient [[ | + | The [[Wikipedia:Numeral system|system]] of '''Ropa-Topian numerals''' originates in the ancient [[History of Uhuh-Topia and Uhuh-Ropa#Ropa-Topian Empire|Ropa-Topian Empire]]. The system has remained in use in several nations in [[Uhuhland]] until today, although it has become rare since the [[Wikipedia:Decimal|decimal system]] was introduced. Especially in [[Uhuh-Ropa]] and [[Uhuh-Topia]], Ropa-Topian numerals are commonly used in numbered lists and the numbering of major sports events, but [[Wikipedia:Roman numerals|Roman numerals]] are being used for the same purpose more often. |
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
The earliest known numeral system that was used in what later became the Ropa-Topian Empire was a [[Wikipedia:Balanced ternary|balanced]] [[Wikipedia:Ternary numeral system|ternary system]]. | The earliest known numeral system that was used in what later became the Ropa-Topian Empire was a [[Wikipedia:Balanced ternary|balanced]] [[Wikipedia:Ternary numeral system|ternary system]]. | ||
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+ | ===Digit symbols=== | ||
+ | {| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="2" | ||
+ | ! Symbol !! Value | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-minus.png]] || -1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-zero.png]] || 0 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]] || +1 | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" | ||
+ | ! Ropa-Topian | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Decimal | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-zero.png]] || 0 || 0 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]] || 1 || 1 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-minus.png]] || 2 || 1×3 - 1 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-zero.png]] || 3 || 1×3 + 0 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-minus.png]] || 4 || 1×3 + 1 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-minus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-minus.png]] || 5 || 1×9 - 1×3 - 1 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-minus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-zero.png]] || 6 || 1×9 - 1×3 + 0 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-minus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]] || 7 || 1×9 - 1×3 + 1 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-zero.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-minus.png]] || 8 || 1×9 + 0×3 - 1 | ||
+ | |- align="right" | ||
+ | | [[Image:Rt-digit-plus.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-zero.png]][[Image:Rt-digit-zero.png]] || 9 || 1×9 + 0×3 + 0 | ||
+ | |} | ||
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==Nonary notation== | ==Nonary notation== | ||
During the reign of Emperor Julius Omnibus the notation which is still in use was introduced as a concise representation of ternary numbers, with one [[Wikipedia:Nonary|nonary]] digit representing two ternary digits. | During the reign of Emperor Julius Omnibus the notation which is still in use was introduced as a concise representation of ternary numbers, with one [[Wikipedia:Nonary|nonary]] digit representing two ternary digits. | ||
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+ | [[Image:Rt-digits.png]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:41, 6 October 2006
The system of Ropa-Topian numerals originates in the ancient Ropa-Topian Empire. The system has remained in use in several nations in Uhuhland until today, although it has become rare since the decimal system was introduced. Especially in Uhuh-Ropa and Uhuh-Topia, Ropa-Topian numerals are commonly used in numbered lists and the numbering of major sports events, but Roman numerals are being used for the same purpose more often.
Origin
The earliest known numeral system that was used in what later became the Ropa-Topian Empire was a balanced ternary system.
Digit symbols
Symbol | Value |
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-1 | |
0 | |
+1 |
Ropa-Topian | Decimal | |
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0 | 0 | |
1 | 1 | |
2 | 1×3 - 1 | |
3 | 1×3 + 0 | |
4 | 1×3 + 1 | |
5 | 1×9 - 1×3 - 1 | |
6 | 1×9 - 1×3 + 0 | |
7 | 1×9 - 1×3 + 1 | |
8 | 1×9 + 0×3 - 1 | |
9 | 1×9 + 0×3 + 0 |
More to be added
Nonary notation
During the reign of Emperor Julius Omnibus the notation which is still in use was introduced as a concise representation of ternary numbers, with one nonary digit representing two ternary digits.
More to be added
The Allied States of Ropa-Topia |
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Uhuh-Topia (Arcadia); Uhuh-Ropa (Ropadam) |
Monarchs: Emperor James II; King Seth I |
Currencies: Topian Guilder; Uhuh-Ro |
Major cities: Arcadia; Ropadam; Isle of Uhm |
Sports: Athletes; Football |
Miscellaneous: History; Space agency; TLDs: .ur, .ut, .rta |
See also: Uhuhland; San Adriano; Gnatanamo; Category:Ropa-Topia |