The total storage capacity of a floppy disk having 80 tracks and storing 128 bytes/sector is 163,840 bytes. How many sectors does this disk have (per track)?
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Correct answer: D. 16
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Total sectors = 163840 / 128 = 1280; per track = 1280 / 80 = 16.More Computer System Architecture questions
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