For whole numbers, any two-digit numeral in base five represents a smaller number than the same two-digit numeral in base twenty.

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In base five, the highest value a digit can represent is 4, whereas in base twenty, a digit can represent a value up to 19. Therefore, any two-digit numeral in base five will always represent a smaller number than the same numeral in base twenty.

For Whole Numbers, Any Two-Digit Numeral in Base Five Represents