The number of bits required to represent the decimal number 12547 using Binary…
2017
The number of bits required to represent the decimal number 12547 using Binary Coded Decimal numbers is?
- A.
14
- B.
10
- C.
16
- D.
20
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Correct answer: D
The decimal number 12547 has five digits. In BCD, each decimal digit is represented using 4 bits, so required bits = 5 x 4 = 20.