The given hexadecimal number (1E.53)16 is equivalent to ____________
A. (35.684)8
B. (36.246)8
C. (34.340)8
D. (35.599)8
Answer:B
The given hexadecimal number (1E.53)16 is equivalent to ____________
A. (35.684)8 B. (36.246)8 C. (34.340)8 D. (35.599)8
Explanation: First, the hexadecimal number is converted to it’s equivalent binary form, by writing the binary equivalent of each digit in form of 4 bits. Then, the binary equivalent bits are grouped in terms of 3 bits and then for each of the 3-bits, the respective digit is written. Thus, the octal equivalent is obtained.