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Computer Architecture20795 marksNumerical: signed number representationData Representation

What are different methods for representing signed numbers? Represent (-71) in those formats.

What are different methods for representing signed numbers? Represent (-71) in those formats. [5]

  • Number to represent: $-71$ - Assumed word size: 8 bits (standard for such problems) --- There are three standard methods: 1. Signed Magnitude Representation 2. 1's Complement Representation 3. 2's Complement Representation In each method, the MSB is the sign bit: 0 = positive, 1 = negative. ---...
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