Which of the following is the most efficient to perform arithmetic operations…
2016
Which of the following is the most efficient to perform arithmetic operations on the numbers?
- A.
sign-magnitude
- B.
1's complement
- C.
2's complement
- D.
9's complement
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Correct answer: C
2's complement representation is the most efficient for arithmetic operations in digital systems. It simplifies hardware design by allowing addition and subtraction to use the same circuitry without special sign handling required by other formats.
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