Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
A CPU receives an instruction to add two numbers: 5 and 3. What is the output after processing?
A CPU receives an instruction to add two numbers: 5 and 3. What is the output after processing?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the instruction
The CPU is told to add 5 and 3, which means perform arithmetic addition.Step 2: Perform the addition
5 + 3 equals 8, so the CPU outputs 8 as the result.Final Answer:
8 -> Option BQuick Check:
Addition result = 8 [OK]
Quick Trick: CPU adds numbers, not concatenates digits [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Treating numbers as strings and concatenating
- Expecting error without reason
- Mixing operand order
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