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| 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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