4 All data needs to be converted to binary data so that it can be processed by a computer.
(a) Explain why a computer can only process binary
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(b) The denary values 64, 101 and 242 are converted to 8-bit binary values. Give the 8-bit binary
value for each denary value.
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(c) The hexadecimal values 42 and CE are converted to binary. Give the binary value for each
hexadecimal value.
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5 An image is stored on a computer. The image is 16-bit colour and is 100 pixels high and 150 pixels
wide. Calculate the file size of the image in bytes. Show all your
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(b) Binary values can also be converted to denary values. Give the correct denary value for the 12-bit
binary value 000101010111 Show all your
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