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what is one advantage of hexadecimal code over binary code?

a. it can be used to record a wider range of data.

b. it uses a narrower range of characters.

c. it can be read more easily by computers.

d. it is easier for a human to interpret.

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Explanation:

• Option A: Hexadecimal and binary can represent the same range of data (hex is a shorthand for binary), so A is wrong.
• Option B: Hexadecimal uses 16 characters (0 - 9, A - F), while binary uses 2. So hex has a wider range of characters, making B wrong.
• Option C: Computers read binary natively, so binary is easier for computers, making C wrong.
• Option D: Hexadecimal groups binary digits (4 bits per hex digit), so it's more compact and easier for humans to interpret than long binary strings.

Answer:

D. It is easier for a human to interpret.