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The document contains 19 questions about binary number representations and conversions. It asks about true/false statements regarding unsigned and 2's complement binary numbers, converting decimal values to and from signed magnitude and 2's complement binary, hexadecimal addition, bit shifting, and choosing the best binary representation for different applications.

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Problems: Cameron Hulse

The document contains 19 questions about binary number representations and conversions. It asks about true/false statements regarding unsigned and 2's complement binary numbers, converting decimal values to and from signed magnitude and 2's complement binary, hexadecimal addition, bit shifting, and choosing the best binary representation for different applications.

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Cameron Hulse

1. True or False: 011010112 has the same value in both unsigned and 2's
complement form.
True
2. True or False: The single-precision floating-point number
10011011011010011011001011000010 is negative
True
3. What is the lowest possible value for an 8-bit signed magnitude binary number?
-127 = 1111 1111
4. What is the highest possible value for a 10-bit 2's complement binary number?
5. Convert each of the following decimal values to 8-bit 2's complement binary.
a. 5410
54 is positive so it is just binary 001101102
b. -4910

c. -12810

d. -6610

e. -9810
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6. Convert each of the following 8-bit 2's complement binary numbers to decimal.
a. 100111012

b. 000101012

c. 111001102

d. 011010012

7. Convert each of the following decimal values to 8-bit signed magnitude binary.
a. 5410

b. -4910

c. -12710
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d. -6610

e. -9810

8. Convert each of the following 8-bit signed magnitude binary numbers to decimal.
a. 100111012

b. 000101012

c. 111001102

d. 011010012
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13. Using hexadecimal arithmetic, add 4D23116 to A413F16

15. Why is the method of shifting bits left or right to produce multiplication or division
results by a power of 2 preferred?
Because it is more convenient and way easier to do than actually doing the math.

16. How many positions must the number 00011011012 be shifted left in order to
multiply it by 8?
23 = 8 3 digits 11011012

19. What would be the best binary representation for each of the following
applications?
● Phone number
Unsigned
● Age (positive integer)
Unsigned
● Exam grade
Unsigned
● Checking account balance
Signed
● Value read from a postal scale
Unsigned
● Price
Unsigned

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