Math Problem Statement
Problem 1. (a) Suppose the binary (base two) representation of a number x is 1.1011×two110 (where the exponent is also written in base two). What is the base ten representation of the number? (b) How is fifty-seven fourths represented in base four?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Base Conversion
Binary Numbers
Fractions
Exponential Notation
Formulas
Binary to Decimal Conversion: 1.b_1b_2b_3 × 2^e = 1 + b_1*2^-1 + b_2*2^-2 + ...
Base Conversion for Fractions: Multiply decimal by base and extract integer part
Theorems
Binary Exponentiation
Positional Notation
Suitable Grade Level
High School to Early College