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Download Solution PDFHow many binary digits are needed to represent all 16 hexadecimal symbols?
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Option 1 : Four
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Key Points
- Each hexadecimal digit can be represented by 4 binary digits (bits).
- The hexadecimal system is base-16, which includes the digits 0-9 and the letters A-F.
- Binary system is base-2, which includes only the digits 0 and 1.
- To convert a hexadecimal digit to binary, each hex digit is mapped to a 4-bit binary equivalent.
Important Points
- The hexadecimal numeral system is widely used in computing and digital electronics because it is more compact than binary.
- One hexadecimal digit represents four binary digits (bits), making it easier to read and interpret large binary numbers.
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