A three digit decimal number requires ________ for representation in the conventional BCD format.
A. 3 bits
B. 6 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 24 bits
Answer:C
A three digit decimal number requires ________ for representation in the conventional BCD format.
A. 3 bits B. 6 bits C. 12 bits D. 24 bits
Explanation: The number of bits needed to represent a given decimal number is always greater than the number of bits required for a straight binary encoding of the same. Hence, a three digit decimal number requires 12 bits for representation in BCD format.