What is the base (radix) of the binary number system?

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Intro to Computing - How Data is Represented

A16

C10

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the base of binary system
The binary number system uses only two digits: 0 and 1.
Step 2: Identify the base from the digits used
Since only two digits are used, the base is 2.
Final Answer:
2 -> Option D
Quick Check:
Base of binary = 2 [OK]

Quick Trick: Binary uses only 0 and 1, so base is 2 [OK]

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