What is the binary representation of the decimal number 13 ?

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What is the binary representation of the decimal number 13 ?

  1. A.

    1011

  2. B.

    1001

  3. C.

    1101

  4. D.

    1110

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Correct answer: C

To convert decimal 13 to binary, divide by 2 repeatedly: 13÷2=6 R1, 6÷2=3 R0, 3÷2=1 R1, 1÷2=0 R1. Reading remainders bottom-up gives 1101. Alternatively, 13=8+4+1=2³+2⁰, which is 1101 in binary.

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