ACtE08 ยท Chapter 8Mock Test 07๐๏ธ Past Licensure QuestionID: 4c5c6f43
Addition of the two octal numbers and results in:
Addition of the two octal numbers and results in:
Multiple Choice Options
- A
213
- B
123
- Cโ Correct Option
127
- D
345
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
To perform octal addition on and :
1. Least Significant Digit (LSD):
Since 7 is within the base-8 digit range (), sum is with carry .
2. Next Digit:
Convert to octal:
Sum digit is , with carry propagated to the next higher place.
3. Most Significant Digit (MSD):
Carry drops into the hundreds column .
Combining the digits gives: .
Option Analysis:
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Option A (213): Incorrect; invalid calculation.
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Option B (123): Incorrect; ignores the carry propagation properly.
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Option C (127): Correct; (in decimal: ).
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Option D (345): Incorrect; invalid addition result.
Reference: Mock Test 07NEC Licensure Syllabus