Multiple choice

The hexadecimal subtraction of (56)16 from (427)16 results in

  1. (3B1)16

  2. (331)16

  3. (371)16

  4. (3D1)16
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Subtracting 56 from 427 in hexadecimal: 7 - 6 = 1. For the next digit, 2 - 5 requires borrowing. Borrowing 1 from 4 makes it 12 (hex) - 5 = 18 (decimal) - 5 = 13 (decimal), which is D in hex. The remaining 3 is brought down. Result is 3D1.

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