Practice - Binary Coded Decimal (BCD)
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Practice Questions
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Convert the decimal number 8 into BCD.
💡 Hint: Remember, each decimal digit is represented by 4 bits.
What is the BCD representation for the decimal number 5?
💡 Hint: Think about how 5 is written in binary.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does BCD stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition to find the correct option.
True or False: BCD uses more bits than binary for the same decimal number.
💡 Hint: Think about how many bits are required to represent digits in each system.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the BCD 0010 0100 0110, convert it into decimal form. Explain the conversion process.
💡 Hint: Translate each 4-bit segment back to its decimal equivalent.
Discuss the implications of using BCD in financial applications. What are its advantages over pure binary?
💡 Hint: Think about how financial calculations require precise representation of decimal values.
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