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Digital Literacy Computer Basics Computer Basics Binary

Posted by Gwen Mahan
Gwen Mahan
265 Points

Bit Values

In a byte, what value do the remaining bits to the left after the 32 place hold?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,184 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,184 Points

The bits to the left represent larger values.

Each bit represents a value twice as much as the bit immediately right of it. So, going left from 32, the next bit would be 64, and the one after that would be 128.