The 2's complement of the binary number (100100)₂ is:
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The 2's complement of the binary number (100100)₂ is:
- A.
(011101)₂
- B.
(011110)₂
- C.
(111100)₂
- D.
(011100)₂
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Correct answer: D
To find the 2's complement, first take the 1's complement by inverting each bit: (100100)₂ → (011011)₂. Now add 1: (011011)₂ + 1 = (011100)₂. Hence, the 2's complement is (011100)₂.