When a value is converted from one data type to another data type that can store only smaller numbers, the value is said to be ____.
A) promoted
B) demoted
C) compressed
D) conducted

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When a value is converted from a data type to a smaller data type, the value is said to be demoted. This could result in data loss if the number being converted is larger than what the smaller data type can hold.

When a Value Is Converted from One Data Type to Another