Multiple choice

Octal equivalent to 111010 is

  1. 81

  2. 72

  3. 71

  4. 70

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Binary 111010 = 1*32 + 1*16 + 1*8 + 0*4 + 1*2 + 0*1 = 58 decimal. Converting 58 to octal: 58/8 = 7 remainder 2, so octal = 72. Group bits as 111 010, which gives 7 2 in octal.