all about the decimal number system

The number system we have taught to use since school is called the decimal numbering system
We are all familiar with counting and with maths that uses this system
looking at its make up will help us to understand other numbering system.

Characteristic of a decimal system
1.It uses the base of 10
2.The largest value of digit is 9
3.Each place represent a different multiple of 10
these multiples are also called as weighted values.

Most significant digit :
The left most digit having the highest weight is called as the most significant digit of a number.

Least significant digit

The right most digit having the lowest weight is called as the least significant digit of a number.