The value of (207)₈ - (145)₈ is:

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The value of (207)₈ - (145)₈ is:

  1. A.

    (42)₈

  2. B.

    (602)₈

  3. C.

    (402)₈

  4. D.

    (62)₈

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Correct answer: A

Subtract in base 8: units place 7 - 5 = 2. In the 8s place, 0 cannot subtract 4, so borrow 1 from the 2, making it 1 and making the middle digit 10₈. Then 10₈ - 4 = 4. In the next place, 1 - 1 = 0. Therefore, (207)₈ - (145)₈ = (42)₈.

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