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    GLOBAL COLLEGE OF

    SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY


    Continuous Assessment:2(CA 2)
    A report on
    Data Representation

    NAME: ARGHAJIT RAY


    STREAM: BCA SEMESTER: 2nd
    ROL NO.: 34542723011
    SUBJECT: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
    SUBJECT CODE: BCAC 201
    Computers understand machine language, i.e every letter,
    symbol etc. that the user writes in the instructions which
    are provided to the computer gets transformed into
    machine language. This machine language comprises
    numbers. To understand the language employed by
    computers and other digital systems it is essential to have
    a better knowledge of the number system.

    A number system gives a unique representation of


    numbers. It also enables users to execute arithmetic
    operations like subtraction, addition, and division which
    perform an essential role in computer applications and
    digital domains.

    Number systems can be categorised into their subtypes


    based on the base of that system. The base of a number
    system performs a vital role in understanding the number
    system and converting it from one sub-type to another
    sub-type. The base sometimes is also referred to as radix;
    both these terms hold the same meaning.

    With this article on Types of Number System learn


    about Octal, Hexadecimal, Binary and Decimal
    Number System.

    Decimal Number System


    The decimal number system is also recognised as the
    base 10 number system as it employs ten digits from 0 to
    9. In this type of number system, the position progressive
    is towards the left of the decimal point drawn by units,
    tens, hundreds, thousands, and so on.

    o The system base is 10 i.e. ‘b’ is 10.


    (N)10 for eg. (301)10 .
    o Range (0 – 9) i.e. N can contain digits between
    (0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9).
    o The value of a digit depends upon its position.
    The decimal numbe r system is one of the frequently used
    number systems in our day-to-day life. Consider the below
    example for better understanding.

    (301)10=102.3+101.0+100.1

    =300+1=301

    Here 3 is called the Most significant digit and 1 is known a


    s the least significant digit

    Binary Number System


    The binary number system is also known as the base 2
    system consisting of only two digits are 0 and 1. This
    makes it less difficult than the other number system as it
    comprises only two digits. Binary digits are useful for the
    estimation of results of devices that have two states ON
    and OFF.

    o Here the base i.e. ‘b’ is 2.(N)2 i.e. (1011)2


    o Range (0 – 1) i.e. N can contain only (0, 1)
    o This 0, 1 in the Binary system is known as bits.
    o Group of 4 bits = 1 Nibble

    Group of 8 bits = 1 byte

    Octal Number System


    It is a very useful type of system as by applying the octal
    number system a user can simplify the task of entering or
    reading computer instructions.

    The Base for the octal number system i.e. ‘b’ is 8.


    (N)8 i.e. (367)8

    Range (0 – 7) i.e. N can contain digits between


    (0,12,3,4,5,6 and 7).
    Hexadecimal Number System
    The base for the hexadecimal number system is 16. This
    implies in the hexadecimal system there are 16 hex
    numbers. It works on the method of grouping four bits.

    The hexadecimal number system contains numeric


    digits(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) and alphabets(A, B, C, D,
    E and F) both, therefore this number system is also called
    the Alpha Numeric Number system.

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