Write the decimal number in binary form. 47
A) 101110
B) 110110
C) 101111
D) 110111
E) 110000

Question

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To convert decimal 47 to binary, we divide the decimal number by 2 repeatedly and write down the remainder until the quotient becomes 0.

47 / 2 = 23 remainder 1

23 / 2 = 11 remainder 1

11 / 2 = 5 remainder 1

5 / 2 = 2 remainder 1

2 / 2 = 1 remainder 0

1 / 2 = 0 remainder 1

Reading the remainders from bottom to top, we get the binary number 101111. Therefore, the correct answer is C).

Write the Decimal Number in Binary Form. 47