Using the Leftmost Bit of a Number to Represent the Sign

question 45

Multiple Choice

Using the leftmost bit of a number to represent the sign, with 0 meaning positive and 1 meaning negative is termed ____ notation.

• A)one's complement
• B)two's complement
• C)sign/magnitude
• D)unsigned

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Definitions:

One Decimal Place

A numerical value rounded to a single digit following the decimal point.

Compound Interest

A method where interest is accrued both on the initial sum either deposited or loaned out, and also on the interest that has built up over prior periods.

Nearest Cent

Rounding an amount to the closest cent (1/100th of a currency unit) based on its decimal value.

Arithmetic Operations

Fundamental arithmetic operations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.