Practice Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) - 9.1.7 | 9. Floating Point Number Representation | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Convert the decimal number 8 into BCD.

💡 Hint: Remember, each decimal digit is represented by 4 bits.

Question 2

Easy

What is the BCD representation for the decimal number 5?

💡 Hint: Think about how 5 is written in binary.

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Question 1

What does BCD stand for?

  • Binary Coded Decimal
  • Binary Conversion Decimal
  • Binary Counting Decimal

💡 Hint: Consider the definition to find the correct option.

Question 2

True or False: BCD uses more bits than binary for the same decimal number.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how many bits are required to represent digits in each system.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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