QUESTION IMAGE
Question
how does a computer store numbers in memory? choose 1 answer: a computers represent numbers in memory using the binary number system. b computers store numbers in memory using the same number system the user inputted them, so that it knows how to output them. c computers dont represent numbers in memory, it stores them in the cpus arithmetic logic unit. d computers represent numbers in memory using the hexadecimal system, since it uses less space than binary.
Computers use the binary number system to represent and store data, including numbers, in memory because of the two - state nature of electronic components (on - off states corresponding to 0 and 1).
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
A. Computers represent numbers in memory using the binary number system.