Which octal number is equivalent to the decimal number 239?

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Which octal number is equivalent to the decimal number 239?

Answer: A. 357 — To convert decimal 239 to octal, divide by 8 repeatedly and track remainders. 1. 239 ÷ 8 = 29 remainder 7 2. 29 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 5 3. 3 ÷ 8 = 0 remainder 3…

  1. A.

    357

  2. B.

    EF

  3. C.

    753

  4. D.

    267

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Correct answer: A

To convert decimal 239 to octal, divide by 8 repeatedly and track remainders.

1. 239 ÷ 8 = 29 remainder 7

2. 29 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 5

3. 3 ÷ 8 = 0 remainder 3

Reading remainders from last to first gives the octal number 357.

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