The Following Numbers Are in 8-Bit, Two's Complement Notation $$11110001 _ { 2 ^ { * } }$$

question 3

Multiple Choice

The following numbers are in 8-bit, two's complement notation.
Find the decimal equivalent for each.
- $$11110001 _ { 2 ^ { * } }$$

• A) 15
• B) 242
• C) −15
• D) −242
• E) None of these

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