Arithmetic of Computers

Arithmetic of Computers

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Lesson 8

Octal Arithmetic

The sum gets a bonus

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Your answer :
.2568 = .339…10
You are correct. Since we are working in the octal system, that two-digit number we got was 118, which is equivalent to 910. What we have so far is
.2568  ×  128 .5348 2.568 3.3148  ×  128 .6308 3.148 3.7708  ×  128 1.7608 7.708 11.6608
Now, carry the multiplication one step further so you know which way to round .339…10
Answer :
.2568 = .33910(rounded).

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.2568 = .34010(rounded).

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Answer to Self-Test Question 6, Lesson 8 :
Convert it to 910.

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