Multiple choice

When an odd number is converted into a binary number the least significant digit is

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 0 or 1

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In binary representation, the least significant bit determines parity. Odd numbers always have LSB=1 because they can be written as 2k+1, while even numbers have LSB=0 because they equal 2k.