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COM 101 Information Representation and Number Systems Objective Question
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What is the process of converting a decimal fraction to a binary fraction?
Options
A Divide the fraction by 2 repeatedly.
B Multiply the fraction by 2 repeatedly, recording the integer parts.
Correct Answer
C Subtract powers of 2 from the fraction.
D Convert the whole number part first, then append a decimal point.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

To convert a decimal fraction to a binary fraction, you multiply the fraction by 2 repeatedly until the fractional part is 0. The integer parts from each multiplication are then written in order.

Hint

This process is the opposite of the one used for whole numbers; it uses successive multiplication by the target base.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Information Representation and Number Systems
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 867 of 1018
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