The range of integers that can be represented by an n bit 2’s complement…
2015
The range of integers that can be represented by an n bit 2’s complement number system is: ISRO 2015
- A.
- 2n - 1 to 2n - 1 - 1
- B.
- (2n - 1 - 1) to (2n - 1 - 1)
- C.
- 2n - 1 to 2n - 1
- D.
- (2n - 1 + 1) to (2n - 1 - 1)
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Correct answer: A
In an n-bit 2's complement number system, the range of representable integers is from -2^(n-1) to 2^(n-1) - 1. The most significant bit acts as the sign bit, allowing for one more negative number than positive numbers.
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