In converting the decimal number 255 to hexadecimal, what is the result?

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In converting the decimal number 255 to hexadecimal, what is the result?
  1. FF
  2. F0
  3. 00
  4. 255

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In converting the decimal number 255 to hexadecimal, what is the result?
  • Step 1: Understand that hexadecimal is a base-16 number system, which uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F.
  • Step 2: Divide the decimal number (255) by 16 to find the first digit in hexadecimal.
  • Step 3: 255 divided by 16 equals 15 with a remainder of 15.
  • Step 4: The quotient (15) corresponds to the hexadecimal digit F.
  • Step 5: The remainder (15) also corresponds to the hexadecimal digit F.
  • Step 6: Combine the two hexadecimal digits (F and F) to get FF.
  • Step 7: Therefore, the decimal number 255 is represented as FF in hexadecimal.
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