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What is the 2's complement representation of the decimal number -5 in 8-bit binary?

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Shortcut: To find 2's complement quickly, start from the right side of the positive binary number. Keep all bits the same up to and including the first '1'. Then, flip every bit to the left of that '1'. Example: $0000010[1] \rightarrow 1111101[1]$.
Updated On: Jul 4, 2026
  • 00000101
  • 11111011
  • 11111010
  • 00000110
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The Correct Option is B

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