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WAEC Computer Studies 2022 Paper

Question : 43

Total: 51

In number system ,base 16 is called ?

Solution:

Concept:

A number system with base

16

is called the hexadecimal system.

Explanation:

In base

16

, each digit position represents a power of

16

It uses digits

0

9

and letters

A

F

for values

10

15

The word "hexadecimal" combines "hexa" (six) and "decimal" (ten), meaning

6 + 10 = 16

Thus, base

16

is known as hexadecimal.

Answer:

A. hexadecimal

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