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Data Representation and Boolean Logic — Question 6

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Assertion (A): The number of symbols (digit and alphabet) used in a number system is called its radix/base.

Reasoning (R): Base value of a number system is used to distinguish a number in one number system from another number system.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.
Answer

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation
The number of symbols (digits and alphabets) used in a number system defines its radix or base. The base value of a number system helps in distinguishing numbers from different number systems, such as binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal.