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Bits, place value, and 8-bit numbers

Bits, place value, and 8-bit numbers

Binary uses only two digits, 0 and 1, and each digit is a bit. GCSE questions usually use 8-bit numbers, so the largest ordinary positive value is 255.

Binary arithmetic Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Computer Science
  3. /Binary arithmetic

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Computer Science Binary arithmetic for GCSE Computer Science. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build strong foundations in binary, logic and core programming constructs before moving on to the more complex algorithm design and evaluation questions.

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