Question

Given the 32-bit binary number:

1010 1101 0001 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000

What does it represent respectively, assuming that it is:_______

a. a signed integer
b. an unsigned integer? (convert it to decimal)
c. a single precision floating point number? (write in scientific notation)
d. a MIPS instuction?

Answer 1

Answer:

b. an unsigned integer? (convert it to decimal)

Explanation:

Computer systems represent data and instructions in bits to be stored and processed by the processor. The buses in the computer system transfer data and instructions to various locations. Some buses can be 32 or 64 bits wide, transporting data like the 32-bit number above which covert to an unsigned integer of 2,903,506,944.