Digital Electronics - Number Systems and Codes - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Number Systems and Codes - General Questions (Q.No. 56)
56.
What is the difference between binary coding and binary-coded decimal?
BCD is pure binary.
Binary coding has a decimal format.
BCD has no decimal format.
Binary coding is pure binary.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Narendra said:   1 decade ago
In binary coding we represents decimal no. in 16 8 4 2 1 format
eg. binary coding of 17 is 10001.

Whereas in bcd we represent each digit of decimal no. in binary form
eg. bcd of 17 is 00010111.
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Upendra said:   1 decade ago
Can any one give Explanation for this?

Kousalya said:   1 decade ago
Binary coded has a decimal format.

Ashalia Thomas said:   3 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Narendra.

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