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The analytical machine operated at what number base
Options
A Base 10
Correct Answer
B Base 16
C None of the above
D Base 8
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine was designed to operate in base 10 (decimal), using decimal arithmetic rather than binary.

Hint

It used decimal arithmetic, like humans do.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: COM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1006 of 1018
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