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If the virtual memory size is 32 MB and the physical memory size is 4 MB with a page size of 2 KB, calculate the number of frames available in physical memory.

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Correct answer: B. 2048

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Frames = physical memory / frame size = 4 MB / 2 KB = 2²² / 2¹¹ = 2¹¹ = 2048.

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