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?
- A.
0100011001100101
- B.
0100 0101 1000 1001
- C.
1001011000100100
- 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