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Unit 2 · Computer System Architecture Paper 2 CS · July 2018

Perform the following operation for the binary equivalent of the decimal numbers (−14) + (−15) 10 10 The solution in 8 bit representation is :

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Correct answer: A. 11100011

Explanation

−14 = 11110010 and −15 = 11110001. Their sum is 11100011 (carry discarded), which is −29.

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