Which one of the following is decimal value of a signed binary number 1101010,…

2013

Which one of the following is decimal value of a signed binary number 1101010, if it is in 2’s complement form?

  1. A.

    -42

  2. B.

    -22

  3. C.

    -21

  4. D.

    -106

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Correct answer: B

Step 1: Find 2’s complement magnitude
Original number:1101010
Invert all bits:0010101
Add 1:0010110

Step 2: Convert to decimal

00101102​ =16+4+2=22
Since original number was negative:-22

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