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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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