The hexadecimal equivalent of the octal number 2357 is

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The hexadecimal equivalent of the octal number 2357 is

Answer: C. 4EF — To convert octal 2357 to hexadecimal, first convert each digit to binary. Octal 2 is 010, 3 is 011, 5 is 101, and 7 is 111. Combine these to get binary…

  1. A.

    2EE

  2. B.

    2FF

  3. C.

    4EF

  4. D.

    4FE

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Correct answer: C

To convert octal 2357 to hexadecimal, first convert each digit to binary. Octal 2 is 010, 3 is 011, 5 is 101, and 7 is 111. Combine these to get binary 010011101111. Group bits into fours from the right: 0100, 1110, 1111. Convert to hex: 4, E, F. The result is 4EF.

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