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:

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric used to determine a company's short-term liquidity position by comparing its most liquid assets, excluding inventories, against its short-term liabilities.

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Days' Sales in Inventory

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Financial Information

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