4.5.2 Number Bases

Question 1

Decimal - Base 10

Answer 1

Represents the number 0 - 9.

- Subscript of 10

Question 2

Binary - Base 2

Answer 2

Represents only two numbers 1 & 0, a high or low current.

- Subscripts of 2

Question 3

Hexadecimal - Base 16

Answer 3

Represents numbers 0 - 9 followed by uppercase A- F to represent decimal numbers 10 -15.

     - 16 different characters for each digit 
     - Subscript of 16

Question 4

Hexadecimal Advantages

Answer 4

It is the most compact, can represent the same number as binary or decimal whilst using fewer digits.
- Hexadecimal a shorthand compact way of representing binary numbers