Multiple choice

______ is the part of the computer that does the arithmetical calculations.

  1. OS

  2. ALU

  3. CPU

  4. Memory

  5. Printer

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) is the component within the CPU that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations. While the CPU contains the ALU, the ALU is specifically responsible for arithmetic computations.