Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In a 2nd complement a number which is subtracted from other number is known as………

  1. Carry

  2. Minuend

  3. Subtrahend

  4. Sum
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In subtraction, the minuend is the number we subtract FROM, while the subtrahend is the number being subtracted. The question asks for the number being subtracted, making 'subtrahend' the correct answer. Carry and sum are unrelated to subtraction terminology.

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