NIMCET 2014 — Computer PYQ
NIMCET | Computer | 2014The result of multiplication of the numbers (10101)2 and (11101)2 in hexadecimal form is:
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
609
- B.
216
- C.
261
(Correct Answer) - D.
906
261
Explanation
Solving
Step 1: Convert Binary to Decimal
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(10101)2=1⋅24+0⋅23+1⋅22+0⋅21+1⋅20=16+4+1=2110
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(11101)2=1⋅24+1⋅23+1⋅22+0⋅21+1⋅20=16+8+4+1=2910
Step 2: Multiply the Decimal values
Step 3: Convert Decimal result to Hexadecimal
Divide 609 by 16 repeatedly:
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609÷16=38 with remainder 1 (Least Significant Digit)
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38÷16=2 with remainder 6
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2÷16=0 with remainder 2 (Most Significant Digit)
Reading the remainders from bottom to top: (261)16
Correct Option: 3. 261
Explanation
Solving
Step 1: Convert Binary to Decimal
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(10101)2=1⋅24+0⋅23+1⋅22+0⋅21+1⋅20=16+4+1=2110
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(11101)2=1⋅24+1⋅23+1⋅22+0⋅21+1⋅20=16+8+4+1=2910
Step 2: Multiply the Decimal values
Step 3: Convert Decimal result to Hexadecimal
Divide 609 by 16 repeatedly:
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609÷16=38 with remainder 1 (Least Significant Digit)
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38÷16=2 with remainder 6
-
2÷16=0 with remainder 2 (Most Significant Digit)
Reading the remainders from bottom to top: (261)16
Correct Option: 3. 261
