Question 94

Computer Awareness Number representations Easy

Convert the decimal number 45 into binary.

(A) 101101
(B) 111001
(C) 110101
(D) 101011
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

To convert the decimal number 45 to binary, we use the method of successive division by 2: 1. 45 ÷ 2 = 22 remainder 1 2. 22 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 0 3. 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 4. 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 5. 2 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 0 6. 1 ÷ 2 = 0 remainder 1 Reading the remainders from bottom to top gives us the binary representation: 101101.

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