Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

(FC)16 =(x) 10 What is the value of x?

  1. 242

  2. 254

  3. 252

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

To convert hexadecimal FC to decimal: F=15, C=12. Using positional notation: (15 × 16^1) + (12 × 16^0) = (15 × 16) + 12 = 240 + 12 = 252. In hex, each position represents a power of 16, starting from right (16^0, 16^1, 16^2, etc.).