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Digital Literacy Computer Basics Computer Basics Binary

David Hinton
David Hinton
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Posted by David Hinton
David Hinton
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What number is represented by the byte 00000111?

I just don't seem to get it , if 00000011 = 3 , I come to the answer of 43 for 0000011 if the 3rd spot represents a 4

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Haider Ali
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Haider Ali
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Hi there, I have found a useful web page which could help you out. The answer to your question is 7. Each column is worth double the previous one in binary. So the first column (from the right) would be worth 1, the next is 2, after that is 4 e.t.c. 1 means on and 0 means off. 1 + 2 + 4 = 7.

David Hinton
David Hinton
3,070 Points
David Hinton
David Hinton
3,070 Points

Thank you very much that makes more sense :)