I require a base yet can expand infinitely. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider how numbers are structured.
Answer
A numerical system
Explanation
A numerical system forms the backbone of arithmetic and can grow endlessly.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A numerical system.
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