The microoperation which divides a signed binary number by 2 is:
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Correct answer: C. Arithmetic shift right
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An arithmetic shift right keeps the sign bit and divides a signed (2's complement) number by 2; arithmetic shift left multiplies by 2.More Computer System Architecture questions
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