NIMCET 2023 — Computer PYQ
NIMCET | Computer | 2023Equivalent of the decimal number (25.375)₁₀ in binary form
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
(11001.011)₂
(Correct Answer) - B.
(11101.011)₂
- C.
(11011.111)₂
- D.
(11001.101)₂
(11001.011)₂
Explanation
Conversion of Decimal to Binary
The decimal number (25.375)10 is converted to its binary equivalent by converting the integer part and the fractional part separately.
Integer Part Conversion
1. The integer part, 25, is repeatedly divided by 2, and the remainders are recorded.
2. 25÷2=12 with a remainder of 1.
3. 12÷2=6 with a remainder of 0.
4. 6÷2=3 with a remainder of 0.
5. 3÷2=1 with a remainder of 1.
6. 1÷2=0 with a remainder of 1.
7. The binary representation of the integer part is obtained by reading the remainders from bottom to top, resulting in (11001)2.
Fractional Part Conversion
1. The fractional part, 0.375, is repeatedly multiplied by 2, and the integer part of the result is recorded.
2. 0.375×2=0.75, with an integer part of 0.
3. 0.75×2=1.50, with an integer part of 1.
4. 0.50×2=1.00, with an integer part of 1.
5. The binary representation of the fractional part is obtained by reading the integer parts from top to bottom, resulting in (.011)2.
Combining the Parts
1. The binary equivalent of (25.375)10 is formed by combining the binary representations of the integer and fractional parts, which is (11001.011)2.
Final Answer
The final answer is A.

