How To Read Binary

[quicksilk]

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Ok, i picked binary up in all of 2 minutes, so it shouldn’t be hard for the rest of ya; here's the break down - things to know

A) Binary reads from RIGHT to left

The Zeros and Ones aren't numbers - they're symbols

C) The Zero (0) symbol represents an empty place holder

D) The One (1) symbol represents a filled in place holder

E) Excess zeros may be dropped

F) Each place represents the number of the previous place multiplied by 2 (2X)

(128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1)

Example:

00000101

This binary number is equal to 5;

the first 0 represents {1}, the second {2}, and the third {4};

Since the First and Third place are filled in (with a 1 symbol) the value is equal to 4 AND 1 which = 5

Because of rule E we can just write this number as 101, instead of 00000101.

Next Example:

100101

This one is equal to 1 + 4 + 32 = 37

Now, can you figure these out?

Q1) 10111111

Q2) 21

If you have any further questions just post it or PM me, I’m on SOD frequently.

A1) 191

A2) 10101

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[tjhart85]

There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those that know binary and those that don't.

EDIT:

Since the First and Third place are filled in (with a 1 symbol) the value is equal to 4 AND 1 which = 5

4 AND 1 = 0

4 PLUS(+) 1 = 5

Be careful not to use words like AND, NOT, OR (XOR, XNOR, and others aren't likely to be used unintentionally) when talking about binary, UNLESS you are using them correctly.

[jaclaz]

There are only 10 types of people in the world; those who understand trinary, those who don't, and those who mistake it for binary.

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