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COM 101 Information Representation and Number Systems Objective Question
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To convert a decimal number to binary, what is the process?
Options
A Multiply the decimal by 2 repeatedly.
B Divide the decimal by 2 repeatedly, recording remainders, then write them in reverse order.
Correct Answer
C Divide the decimal by 16 repeatedly.
D Add the powers of 10.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The method described for converting a decimal number to binary is to divide the decimal by 2 repeatedly, recording the remainders until the quotient is 0, then write the remainders in reverse order.

Hint

This process involves successive division by the target base (2) and collecting the remainders.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Information Representation and Number Systems
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 862 of 1018
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