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Which of the following is the correct way to represent the letter 'B' in ASCII binary?

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Intro to Computing - How Data is Represented
Which of the following is the correct way to represent the letter 'B' in ASCII binary?
A01000010
B10000010
C00100010
D11000010
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Recall ASCII code for 'B'

    The ASCII decimal code for 'B' is 66.
  2. Step 2: Convert decimal 66 to binary

    66 in binary is 01000010 (8 bits).
  3. Final Answer:

    01000010 -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    ASCII 'B' = 01000010 binary [OK]
Quick Trick: ASCII codes are 7 bits, often shown as 8 bits [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing decimal and binary values
  • Using 7 bits without leading zero
  • Mixing up letter codes

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