What Value Is Represented by the Bit Pattern 01011100 When

question 47

Multiple Choice

What value is represented by the bit pattern 01011100 when interpreted using floating-point format in which the most significant bit is the sign bit,the next three bits represent the exponent field in excess notation,and the last four bits represent the mantissa?

• A) -1 1/2
• B) 1 1/2
• C) -3/8
• D) 3/8

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