Q.

A three digit decimal number requires                  for representation in the conventional BCD format.

A. 3 bits
B. 6 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 24 bits
Answer» C. 12 bits
Explanation: the number of bits needed to represent a given decimal number is always greater than the number of bits required for a straight binary encoding of the same. hence, a three digit decimal number requires 12 bits for representation in bcd format.
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