The logic circuit of binary adder which is used to add two 4-bits binary…

2017

The logic circuit of binary adder which is used to add two 4-bits binary numbers, requires ______ half adder(s) and ______ full adder(s).

  1. A.

    4,0

  2. B.

    1,3

  3. C.

    2,2

  4. D.

    3,1

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Correct answer: B

To add two 4-bit binary numbers : The least significant bit (LSB) has no carry-in , so it needs 1 Half Adder .

The remaining 3 bits need to handle carry, so they require 3 Full Adders .

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