The octal number 326.4 is equivalent to
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The octal number 326.4 is equivalent to
- A.
(214.2)₁₀ and (D6.8)₁₆
- B.
(212.5)₁₀ and (D6.8)₁₆
- C.
(214.5)₁₀ and (D6.8)₁₆
- D.
(214.5)₁₀ and (D6.4)₁₆
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Correct answer: C
Convert octal 326.4 to decimal by summing place values: (3 * 8^2) + (2 * 8^1) + 6 + (4/8). This yields 192 + 16 + 6 + 0.5 = 214.5 decimal. The fractional part 0.4 octal equals 0.5 decimal, not 0.2. Converting 214.5 decimal to hexadecimal gives D6.8 hex.
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