How many bits should there be in a binary number that is equivalent to decimal…
2022
How many bits should there be in a binary number that is equivalent to decimal number 780?
- A.
10
- B.
9
- C.
8
- D.
11
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Correct answer: A
To find the number of bits, determine the smallest power of two greater than or equal to 780. Since 2^9 = 512 and 2^10 = 1024, the number requires ten bits to represent in binary format.