Let m = (313)₄ and n = (322)₄. Find the base 4 expansion of m + n

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Let m = (313)₄ and n = (322)₄. Find the base 4 expansion of m + n

  1. A.

    (635)₄

  2. B.

    (32312)₄

  3. C.

    (21323)₄

  4. D.

    (1301)₄

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Correct answer: D

First, add the rightmost digits in base 4: 3 + 2 equals 5. Since 5 is greater than the base, write down 1 and carry over 1 to the next column. Next, add the middle digits plus the carry: 1 + 2 + 1 equals 4. Write down 0 and carry over 1 again. Finally, add the leftmost digits plus the carry: 3 + 3 + 1 equals 7. Write down 3 and carry over 1 to the front, resulting in (1301)₄.

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