What is the representation of (4589)₁₀ in Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) form?

2021

What is the representation of (4589)₁₀ in Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) form?

  1. A.

    0100011001100101

  2. B.

    0100 0101 1000 1001

  3. C.

    1001011000100100

  4. D.

    1011001000100100

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Correct answer: B

Step 1: Understand BCD
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In BCD, each decimal digit is represented
separately using 4 bits.

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Step 2: Convert Each Digit
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4 = 0100

5 = 0101

8 = 1000

9 = 1001

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Step 3: Combine All BCD Codes
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(4589)10

= 0100 0101 1000 1001

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Final Answer
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0100010110001001

Correct Option: B

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