Question 98

Computer Awareness Number representations Easy

The smallest integer that can be represented by an 8- bit number in 2’s complement form is

(A) -256
(B) -128
(C) 127
(D) -255
✓ Correct Answer: Option B Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

The 8-bit 2's complement range is \(-2^7\) to \(2^7 - 1\), that is, −128 to +127.

The smallest integer is −128 (10000000).

Answer: (B) −128

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